LEDARS Provided Scholarship for Climate Change Research.

Climate change has wrought multifaceted impacts on the lives of individuals residing inthe southwestern region of Bangladesh, encompassing challenges related to foodsecurity, malnutrition, income, and more. Consequently, communities in the southwesthave grappled with heightened levels of unemployment, exacerbating their alreadyfragile livelihoods in the face of extreme weather events.In response to these challenges, LEDARS, a research-driven developmentorganization, has embarked on a mission to mitigate the adverse effects of climatechange through comprehensive research and dissemination of information. As part of its endeavors, LEDARS has initiated a program offering scholarships to researcherstasked with investigating local issues prevalent in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Bycollaborating with LEDARS, these researchers conduct in-depth studies aimed athighlighting previously overlooked concerns at both national and international platforms,with the support of scholarships provided for their endeavors.Recently, LEDARS issued a call for research grant applications, receiving a substantialnumber of submissions. Following a rigorous selection process, LEDARS identified fourpromising proposals, culminating in the signing of agreements with the chosenresearchers on April 23, 2024.The recipients of these scholarships and their respective research topics are as follows: Md. Habibur Rahman from Khulna University, whose research centers on the“Climate Change Adaptation Strategy of Coastal Indigenous Community inSouthwestern Bangladesh.”These esteemed researchers are poised to delve into their respective topics, offeringvaluable insights and potential solutions to the issues plaguing their communities. Weextend our best wishes for the success of their endeavors, confident in their ability tocontribute meaningfully to the discourse surrounding climate change and itsramifications on vulnerable populations. Md. Rayhan Kabir Shuvro from the University of Liberal Arts Research, whosestudy focuses on the “Impact of Climate Change on Marital Relationships ofMunda Community in Satkhira.” Md. Ismael, representing the National University, whose research delves into the“Challenges Faced by Disabled Students to Pursue their Education inBangladesh.”