"Unveiling the poignant realities of climate change, the "Rising Echoes" exhibition, hosted at "Batighar – Smritite Sharaney Aly Zaker" in Banani, showcases the profound impact on communities. Through the lens of artists Hlubaishu Chowdhuri and Mrittika Gain, it illuminates the environmental repercussions of projects like the Kaptai Dam, shedding light on the pressing need for support and recognition of affected communities."

 


"Rising Echoes" is a 10-day photography exhibition that debuted at "Batighar – Smritite Sharaney Aly Zaker" in Banani. It highlights the difficulties of development and the suffering brought on by climate change. Artist Hlubaishu Chowdhuri emphasized the alteration of the natural landscape as a result of the construction of the Kaptai Dam in Rangamati. At the same time, photographer Mrittika Gain captured the hardships of the people in Kalabogi village, Dakop, Khulna, due to climate-induced river erosion.

 

The Mongol Deep Foundation organized the "Rising Echoes" exhibition, which Shamsul Alam Helal curated. The Shibsa River's erosion and Kaptai Lake's formation as a result of the Kaptai Dam are two striking examples of how communities impacted by climate change should be recognized and supported, according to Sara Zaker, Chairperson of the Mongol Deep Foundation. She said that shows such as these are essential for bringing attention to issues and paving the way for a sustainable and caring future.

 

Chittagong Hill Tracts native Mrittika Gain is a photographer who specializes in social issues, and Hlubaishu Chowdhuri is an assistant professor at Chittagong University. Both are from the Marma community.