Kurigram, Aug. 11 -- prone char regions of Kurigram, "cluster homes" are emerging as a beacon of hope, offering safe shelter during floods.

Built as high structures through joint community efforts, these homes are providing vital protection for families in some of the country's most vulnerable areas.

Located along rivers such as the Brahmaputra, Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar, the char areas are highly susceptible to seasonal floods and river erosion.

In response, many families have come together to build high-rise cluster homes - structures elevated 8 to 10 feet above ground - to escape the water and avoid the annual cycle of displacement.

Each cluster home typically shelters 5 to 10 families and costs around Tk 40,000 to Tk 60,000 to...