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Alauddin Shahriar

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Illegal hill cutting rages on near school premises in Bandarban
Illegal hill cutting rages on near school premises in Bandarban
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Illegal hill cutting rages on near school premises in Bandarban

An illegal hill-cutting spree is underway on the eastern side of Thoaiynga Para Government Primary School in Bandarban, with so-called "hill grabbers" relentlessly using excavators day and night. Despite the environmental destruction taking place in plain sight, local authorities remain inactive. Locals allege that this environmentally destructive activity is being carried out with the backing of certain government officials and political patronage. As a result, the region's biodiversity and natural environment are being severely damaged, and the risk of fatal landslides during the monsoon season is increasing.

Tea, jelly, and pickles from Roselle: A promising commercial crop in hills
Tea, jelly, and pickles from Roselle: A promising commercial crop in hills
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Tea, jelly, and pickles from Roselle: A promising commercial crop in hills

In the hills of Bandarban, a tangy fruit plant called Roselle is now being cultivated commercially. Thanks to its edible leaves, fibers, and fruit, this vitamin-rich and medicinal plant is gaining increasing popularity in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Blossoms adorn the hills: Bandarban welcomes tourists with symphony of colours
Blossoms adorn the hills: Bandarban welcomes tourists with symphony of colours
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Blossoms adorn the hills: Bandarban welcomes tourists with symphony of colours

In the hilly paths of Bandarban, vibrant red, yellow, blue, and golden flowers are now in full bloom — as if nature itself is greeting the arriving tourists. The view is so enchanting that travelers may feel as though someone adorned like a bride waits silently at the foot of the hills, ready to receive them.

Bandarban growers selling off green mangoes
Bandarban growers selling off green mangoes
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Bandarban growers selling off green mangoes

Faced with intense heatwaves, pest infestations, and irrigation shortages, mango growers in Bandarban are increasingly worried about poor yields this season. To minimize costs and maximize profits, many orchard owners are selling their green mangoes to wholesale buyers.

Tourists, water crisis plague cleanest Munlai Para village
Munlai Para village
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Tourists, water crisis plague cleanest Munlai Para village

Munlai Para, a well-organized and picturesque hilly village in Ruma Upazila of Bandarban, is famous for its cleanliness. Every Machang house yard is adorned with hibiscus and other flowering plants, enhancing its beauty manifold. Nestled along the banks of the Sangu River, the village welcomes visitors with its eco-system homestays, traditional hill cuisine, thrilling trekking experiences, kayaking, the country’s longest zip line, and various exciting events.

The mysterious, thrilling journey to Devtakum in Bandarban
The mysterious, thrilling journey to Devtakum in Bandarban
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The mysterious, thrilling journey to Devtakum in Bandarban

Devtakhum, one of the most thrilling and mysterious tourist destinations in Bandarban, is a paradise of natural beauty. The eerie silence, chirping of birds, towering stone-clad hills, crystal-clear streams, and unique rock formations carved by flowing water make Devtakum an awe-inspiring sight.