Version 1
: Received: 19 April 2023 / Approved: 20 April 2023 / Online: 20 April 2023 (08:01:29 CEST)
How to cite:
Haque, C.E.; Jakariya, M. Bengal Delta, Charland (Mid-channel Island) Formation, and Riparian Hazards: A Study of Dynamic Geophysical and Human Adaptations. Preprints2023, 2023040629. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0629.v1
Haque, C.E.; Jakariya, M. Bengal Delta, Charland (Mid-channel Island) Formation, and Riparian Hazards: A Study of Dynamic Geophysical and Human Adaptations. Preprints 2023, 2023040629. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0629.v1
Haque, C.E.; Jakariya, M. Bengal Delta, Charland (Mid-channel Island) Formation, and Riparian Hazards: A Study of Dynamic Geophysical and Human Adaptations. Preprints2023, 2023040629. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0629.v1
APA Style
Haque, C.E., & Jakariya, M. (2023). Bengal Delta, Charland (Mid-channel Island) Formation, and Riparian Hazards: A Study of Dynamic Geophysical and Human Adaptations. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0629.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Haque, C.E. and Mohammad Jakariya. 2023 "Bengal Delta, Charland (Mid-channel Island) Formation, and Riparian Hazards: A Study of Dynamic Geophysical and Human Adaptations" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0629.v1
Abstract
This study posits that for appropriately explaining the complex charland (mid-channel island) processes and formulating policy and planning measures, a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic characteristics of the geomorphological, ecological, and human systems holistically is essential. This is also valid for the territorial and maritime areas of Bangladesh. The objectives of this study are: (i) to analyze the salient features and characteristics of the geomorphological and riparian systems of the Bengal Delta; (ii) to analyze the evolutionary discourse of the legal systems concerning eroded (diluvion) and accreted (alluvion) land in Bangladesh; and (iii) to assess characteristics of coping and adaptation strategies of the charland inhabitants. The findings reveal that the delta-building processes, characterized by the dynamic shifts of river channels, and erosion and accretion of charlands have made the land and water systems of the territory very dynamic and unstable – resulting in consistent displacement of settlers and serious deterioration of their socioeconomic status. The historical evolution of land laws and regulations concerning the accreted land favoured vested interests. As no effective institutional framework and structure presently exists in Bangladesh for resettlement planning, formulation of a comprehensive national resettlement policy is therefore urgently needed.
Keywords
accretion; adaptive responses; Bangladesh; erosion; floods; geophysical; hazards; river basin; river channel migration; resettlement.
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science
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