Vulnerability and Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh

Vulnerability and Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh

Fatima Jahan Ena • Shahadat Hossain • Fahmid Mohtasin • K. A. Rabbani, PhD
September 2025
Publisher: Policy Brief

Abstract

This policy brief focuses on the climate change vulnerability and resilience in four polder areas of Khulna, Bangladesh, and the adaptive capacity of each respective locality. The brief also explores the impact of various factors that have historically impacted the conditions of the polders, such as extreme weather events and lack of maintenance and upkeep. The brief further explores the usage of a fuzzy model logic to predict future damages in the study areas, compounded by the effects of cyclonic events and rising sea levels. In order to address these issues, the brief recommends policies addressing the urgent repairment of polder infrastructure, regulated land zoning for shrimp farming, formalising LLA efforts, and constructing elevated housing.