The Barind Tract in northwestern Bangladesh is one of the country's most climate-vulnerable regions, facing increasing water scarcity, prolonged droughts, and growing pressure on groundwater resources. Communities are experiencing the impacts of climate change most acutely, yet often have limited avenues to influence the decisions that affect their livelihoods.

This case study explores the potential of climate litigation as a tool to strengthen accountability, protect constitutional rights, and amplify the voices of affected communities. It examines the legal, institutional, and democratic dimensions of climate-related water governance. It is part of a series on climate litigation and democracy in Asia and the Pacific, which examines how legal action is shaping participation, accountability, and rights-based responses to climate change.