“When Illness Means a Journey of Survival: The Reality of Gaibandha’s Char Communities”
In the char areas of Gaibandha, illness means facing a harsh reality. In many places, there is still no easy transportation system or quick access to healthcare. When someone becomes ill, family members carry them on their shoulders using bamboo and a chair, crossing rivers and sandy char lands to reach medical care. This struggle for life has become a daily reality for them.