By 2050, 30% of Bangladesh will be under water. One in three inhabitants, some 60 million people, are threatened by marine flooding. No other country in the world is so at risk from rising waters. The main culprit: global warming.
00:00 Bangladesh, a sunken country
00:14 🌊 The Sundarbans region in Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to rising sea levels, causing displacement, loss of homes, and economic impacts.
06:55 🌍 An investigation into the consequences of climate change in Bangladesh, a country threatened by natural disasters and struggling for survival.
13:17 💔 Child marriages in Bangladesh are on the rise due to the high cost of education, low income, and the impact of climate change.
19:14🌊 The rising water levels in Bangladesh are causing dangerous situations and accidents, leading to a need for swimming lessons for children.
26:08🌊 The fashion industry and leather tanneries in Bangladesh are contributing to the pollution of rivers, endangering the environment and public health.
33:25 🌍 The leather and textile industries in Bangladesh are causing severe environmental pollution and health issues for workers.
39:21 💔 The Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh led to the death of 1,135 workers, but some factories are making efforts to improve safety and sustainability.
45:50 🏭 The story highlights the importance of workplace safety and the positive impact of modern factories on workers' lives.
51:59 🌍 The rise of Bangladesh's middle class and the challenges it faces.
Director: Vincent Prado & Alice Guilhamon