Many villages in Satkhira and Khulna are now underwater due to rising sea levels due to climate change. But in 2026, the people of Bangladesh have overcome this adversity. The government and several NGOs have jointly created a ‘Floating Smart Village’. This is a type of engineering that can float on ocean waves and is not damaged even by cyclones.
How does this floating island work?
These islands are mainly made of recycled plastic and special concrete modules. Every island has the capacity to host 100 families. Its roofs are covered with solar panels, which power cooking stoves and fans. The island has a modern system for collecting rainwater, which is used for drinking water and cooking.
Self-sufficient in food production
The specialty of this ‘climate smart’ village in 2026 is its floating agriculture. Fish farming and vegetable farming are being done simultaneously using Dutch technology (Aquaponics). Lobsters are being raised in small pots on home verandas, with hydroponic tomatoes and capsicums growing on top. Coastal people no longer wait for help; they are self-sufficient.
Future solutions
This model of 2026 has now been adopted by the United Nations (UN) as a model for climate refugees. Bangladesh is now leading the fight against climate change, showing the world how to adapt and survive in the face of rising seas. This ‘floating island’ technology has given a new dignity to the lives of coastal people in 2026.
