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Last updated: 02 November, 2007 - Published 15:37 GMT
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Bangladesh in Pictures

BBC Boat, bangladesh

The MV Aboshar boat has been chartered by the BBC to take a team of journalists around Bangladesh, they're exploring the impact of rising sea levels.

Outlook's Siobhann Tighe

Outlook's Siobhann Tighe walking towards the BBC Boat, the MV Aboshar

Outlook's Siobhann Tighe

Outlook's Siobhann Tighe on the BBC boat preparing for an interview with Heather Payton

Outlook's Siobhann Tighe

Outlook's Siobhann Tighe speaking to Heather Payton

Fishermen in Bangladesh

Fishermen working in the River Meghna. They have been told by the government that they can't use fine mesh nets which tend to catch baby fish, to preserve fish stocks.

Fisherman in Bangladesh

Fisherman working in the River Meghna, Bangadesh.

Villagers of Charbhairabi

Thousands of people in a town called Charbhairabi are now homeless because of the river hitting the river bank.

Charbhairabi in Bangladesh

The village of Charbhairabi - Soil erosion is occurring because of rising water levels.

Rubble in Charbhairabi, Bangladesh

This rubble used to be the police station. It was demolished before it was hit by the water, so the bricks can be saved and used to build the new station.

Charbhairabi Villager

A Charbhairabi villager.


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