NUMBERS 18

To avoid casualties caused by landslides during this monsoon, the Chittagong district administration has launched its eviction drive evicted 18 vulnerable hill dwellers. A drive was conducted on the Motijharna hills in the city's Lalkhan Bazar after the hill dwellers were served notices on June 11. An announcement about the eviction was also made on the last Friday, said district administration officials.

Source: The Daily Star