Persistent water crisis in Rangamati hills demands interventions

In the quiet village of Bottola, nestled in the hills of Rangamati’s Naniarchar upazila, each day begins early.

Despite the progress, a crucial discussion continues to determine which would be the most appropriate and sustainable water sources.

Archana Rani, 36, a homemaker from coastal upazila Assasuni in Satkhira, struggled for 23 years to collect drinking water from faraway sources that were often salty and contaminated with arsenic.