June 23, 2017
Deaths in hills: Why and how
Hill cutting for illegal establishments is one of the key reasons behind the recent series of landslides in Rangamati, the worst in a decade that killed at least 120 people. Even after the landslides, many such dangerous and risky establishments have been found in the district.
June 19, 2017
CCC 'cutting' hill to make road
A large portion of a hill in South Khulshi area of port city has allegedly been razed under the direction of the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) to make a road.
June 19, 2017
Tale of a hero who didn't just sit back
He helped many save their lives on that fateful day but lost most of his family members. And finally, he himself died of injuries.
June 18, 2017
Supplies, prices not normal yet
Four days after deadly landslides hit Rangamati killing at least 114 people, the supply of essentials, including food, was yet to become normal yesterday. Most of the daily essentials were still selling at higher prices despite market monitoring by the district administration. However, the prices were lower than they were in previous three days.
June 18, 2017
Struck by twin tragedy
In a matter of 10 days, Bikram Chakma, 47, has lost two homes and all of his belongings. After his ancestral home, where he lived with his father, was gutted in an arson attack by Bangalee settlers earlier this month, he took refuge in a Buddhist monastery while his wife and daughter continued to live in their home in Rangamati town.
June 17, 2017
Landslides Death toll 150: Call for rehabilitation, relief gets louder
Nur Nahar was sitting despondently on the second floor of Bangladesh Radio sub-station shelter centre yesterday afternoon. On her lap was a six-month-old boy, constantly crying. It was clear the baby has breathing difficulties.
June 16, 2017
Water, fuel crises hit Rangamati
After Tuesday's devastating landslides that killed at least 108 people in Rangamati, the stock of fuel ran out in the hill district yesterday amid shortage of food and medicine. There was no supply of electricity there for three days until last night, triggering a serious water crisis. The power supply resumed at 10:05pm.
June 15, 2017
Rangamati in food, fuel crisis
The situation in Rangamati, that witnessed a devastating series of landslides in a decade which claimed 108 lives, is turning grave. Barely two days have passed and food, power and fuel crisis has struck the district. With road links off and monsoon weather, fears are on that things might worsen.
June 15, 2017
Tales of a lucky escape, grim ends
It is being called a miracle; a single moment that offers some semblance of hope in this bleak period.
June 12, 2017
Horror haunts the valley of Longadu
Now, the affected villages resemble a deserted wasteland. Villagers say they cannot yet muster the courage to return to their lands, where they would have to start from scratch.