“Breaking Boundaries: The Intriguing Story of the Great Wall of India”

India-Bangladesh Border: The Great Wall of India and Climate Change

An 8-foot-high, double-walled, barbed-wire fence separates Sutia, India, and Dhannokulla, Bangladesh, but the border remains porous. The fence, dubbed the Great Wall of India, aims to prevent terrorism and smuggling but also hinders climate refugees from finding refuge in India. With Bangladesh facing severe climate change impacts, including rising sea levels that could flood one-fifth of the country, the fence may exacerbate tensions.

The border’s history reflects the complex relationship between India and Bangladesh, with cultural affinities and shared vulnerabilities to climate change. Efforts to address climate migration are crucial, as the fence may not deter fleeing Bangladeshis. Collaboration between the two nations on climate issues, such as protecting the Sundarbans mangrove forest, is promising.

As climate change accelerates, the fate of the Great Wall of India remains uncertain. Cooperation, not fences, is needed to navigate the intertwined futures of India and Bangladesh in the face of climate challenges.