, Nov. 8 -- The government has taken a project aimed at strengthening the resilience and livelihoods of poor and marginal communities in Cox's Bazar, one of Bangladesh's most disaster-prone districts, through sustainable, nature-based solutions.

The project, titled "PRO-ACT Bangladesh - Resilience Strengthening through Agri-Food Systems Transformation in Cox's Bazar," will be implemented by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) under the Ministry of Agriculture and is set to run until June, 2028.

With an estimated cost of Tk 53.01 crore, fully funded by foreign grants, the project seeks to improve food and income security, promote sustainable agriculture, and reduce disaster risks in four upazilas - Cox's Bazar Sadar, Ramu, Ukh...