Proyas ECCCP-Drought Project

15/10/2026

💧🌿 Khona Pond Re-excavation: Supporting Community Health and Water Security

The re-excavated Khona Pond at Dhinagar, Jhilim Union, Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila, is bringing renewed hope to the local community. Previously, beneficiaries reported concerns about contaminated pond water and water-related illnesses, including diarrhoea and skin diseases.

Following re-excavation, the pond has filled with rainwater, improving water-storage capacity and creating new opportunities for sustainable water management. This intervention is an important step towards strengthening local water security, improving community well-being, and enhancing resilience to drought.

The initiative is implemented under the ECCCP-Drought Project by Proyas Manobik Unnayan Society (PMUS), with support from PKSF and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), to promote water conservation and climate resilience in the drought-prone Barind region.

15/10/2026

The newly re-excavated Morichardara Canal in Baliyadanga Union, Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila, connects Morichar Beel with the Mahananda River. Following re-excavation, the canal is showing encouraging signs of ecological recovery, with increased aquatic life and improvements in its biodiversity.

This initiative helps improve water flow, enhance aquatic habitats, support local fisheries and livelihoods, and strengthen water conservation in the drought-prone Barind region.

The intervention is implemented under the ECCCP-Drought Project by Proyas Manobik Unnayan Society (PMUS), with support from PKSF and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), promoting ecosystem restoration and climate resilience. Video credit: Raihan Mahmud, TO, Proyas

15/10/2026

💧🌿 Mahata Pond: Promoting Water Conservation and Community Benefits

At Mahata Pond, Karticpur, Jhilim Union, Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila, new access stairs and an information signboard are being installed to improve safe and convenient access for pond beneficiaries. The pond banks are also covered with lush vegetable cultivation, creating a beautiful green landscape while providing fresh produce and economic benefits to local community members.

This initiative is implemented under the ECCCP-Drought Project by Proyas Manobik Unnayan Society (PMUS), with support from PKSF and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), promoting sustainable water resource management, community livelihoods, and climate resilience in the drought-prone Barind region.

13/10/2026

🌿 Re-excavated Jolahar Canal Revives Biodiversity in Jhilim Union

The newly re-excavated Jolahar Canal in Jhilim Union, Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila, is now filled with rainwater, creating a renewed aquatic habitat and bringing encouraging signs of ecological recovery. 🐢🐟

Fishermen have reportedly found different varieties of fish and turtles in their fishing nets, highlighting the canal’s potential to support aquatic biodiversity, improve water availability, and strengthen local livelihoods.

This initiative is being implemented under the ECCCP-Drought Project by Proyas Manobik Unnayan Society (PMUS), with support from PKSF and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), to promote water conservation, ecosystem restoration, and climate resilience in the drought-prone Barind region.
photo credit: Md. Rokunuzaman, CMO Civil, Proyas ECCCP-Drought Project

💧 Restoring Water Bodies • Reviving Biodiversity • Building Climate Resilience

12/10/2026

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12/10/2026

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08/10/2026

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08/10/2026

💧 Water Quality Assessment under ECCCP-Drought Project

The IWM team collected 2 storage tank water samples from Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) systems, 2 underground water samples, and 1 submersible water sample from Alinagar High School, Mohespur Government Primary School, and Amaroc Proyas Farm House, Chapainawabganj for water quality assessment.

29/09/2026

As part of the Mid-Term Evaluation of the ECCCP-Drought Project, Dr. Selina S. Daisy, IWM, visited selected project interventions at Khona Pond Re-excavation, Dhinagar, and the Jolahar Canal intervention at Jhilim Union, Chapainawabganj Sadar.

The visit was conducted along with Mr. Bakul Kumar Ghose, Project Coordinator, Proyas-ECCCP-Drought Project, focusing on project implementation progress, community benefits, and the sustainability of the interventions.

Proyas Manobik Unnayan Society (PMUS)
Implementing ECCCP-Drought Project with support from PKSF and funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

29/09/2026

A field-level Mid-Term Evaluation of the Extended Community Climate Change Project–Drought (ECCCP-Drought) was conducted in Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila by representatives and consultants of the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM).

The evaluation team, led by Dr. Selina S. Daisy, along with Md. Maruf Hossain, visited selected project interventions to assess implementation progress and gather direct feedback from participating communities.

During the field visit, they conducted two Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with project beneficiaries:

🔹 Khona Pond Re-excavation – Dhinagar: An FGD was conducted with members of the direct beneficiary community to understand their experiences, participation, access to water, perceived benefits, and challenges associated with the pond re-excavation intervention.

🔹 Jolahar Canal – Jhilim Union: An FGD was conducted with members of the Indigenous/Tribal Community benefiting from the canal intervention. The discussion focused on community participation, water availability, livelihood-related benefits, drought adaptation, and the sustainability of the intervention.

The discussions provided valuable community-level information on water security, drought resilience, livelihood support, community participation, and the sustainability of water-resource interventions. The evaluation also created an opportunity to document beneficiaries’ experiences and assess the progress and outcomes of ECCCP-Drought interventions in addressing drought-related water challenges in the Barind region.