Protect the hills

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Recently over 100 people were killed and numerous others were injured in massive landslides in Bandarban due to heavy rainfall. The climatic condition is changing rapidly and this is the outcome of that change. Landslide during rainy season is now a regular incident in south-eastern part of Bangladesh. Around a hundred people die in landslides every year.
Indiscriminate cutting of trees in the hill tracts is the main reason behind it. Besides this, landless people built houses on hills which is very risky too. Influential people are cutting down trees in the hill tracts and the government's role is inadequate in this regard. The government should take proper initiatives to stop felling trees in the hill tracts to prevent such types of landslides. Drainage system should also be improved. Moreover, awareness should be raised among people living in the hill tracts.