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Bhairab (Kishoreganj)

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A major river-port and rail-junction town on the Meghna in southern Kishoreganj, the most urbanised and commercially active part of the district.

Wealth rank 430/452 (1 = poorest upazila)

Indicators: Meta RWI (HDX); ERA5-Land; MODIS; Sentinel-5P; VIIRS night-lights; GHSL; Hansen v1.11; CHIRPS v2.0. Exposure: GloFAS v2.1, FABDEM, MODIS LST, ACAG PM2.5, WorldPop 2020.

Problems and issues

climate disaster Sitting on the Meghna in a high-rainfall district, Bhairab faces monsoon flooding and bank pressure along the river that threaten its riverside settlements and trade infrastructure. So what: Flooding can disrupt the river port and the town's commercial role. Source: Bangladesh Water Development Board
urbanization As the district's busiest port and rail node, Bhairab concentrates settlement and trade without commensurate drainage and waste management, straining the urban core. So what: Unplanned growth worsens waterlogging and service gaps in the town. Source: LGED

Probable solutions

Strengthen riverbank protection and drainage along the Meghna waterfront to protect the river port and riverside settlements Responsible: Bangladesh Water Development Board · policy proposal
Introduce drainage upgrades and land-use planning to manage growth around the port and rail junction Responsible: LGED · policy proposal