This video highlights the power of collective action through the Khal Khanan Poschim Barabighai Water Management Group (WMG) in Patuakhali. By working together, local farmers and community members have taken initiative to rehabilitate canals (khal khanan), improving water flow for irrigation and drainage in their area. This collaborative effort has helped reduce waterlogging, increase agricultural productivity, and strengthen community resilience to climate challenges. The WMG demonstrates how organized, community-led approaches to water management can enhance livelihoods, ensure better resource use, and create long-term sustainability in coastal Bangladesh.
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Produced by: Blue Gold programme
Year: 2019
Language: Bangla
Region: Bangladesh