23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Born into Struggle
A young girl sits on the cracked, parched earth of Gabura Union, her eyes reflecting the burden of a childhood shaped by climate catastrophe. Since birth, she has endured the harsh reality of saltwater intrusion and drought — walking miles daily for water, while her dreams dissolve in the struggle for survival. Her silent gaze bears witness to the invisible war her community fights each day — a war against climate change that has stolen both land and innocence.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Khulna, Bangladesh |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 5 |
| Copyright: | © Md Bipul |