Breadwinner's death leaves Ruby, 4 kids in despair
Breadwinner's death leaves Ruby, 4 kids in despair
Alauddin Shahriar
- Bandarban Correspondent
- Sun, 18 Feb 24
Extortion in new form: Motorcycle theft syndicate active again in Bandarban
The motorcycle theft syndicate in Bandarban has become active once again. Reports of motorcycle theft are being recorded daily in the district headquarters and surrounding areas. In an unusual twist, after stealing the motorcycles, the thieves leave a contact number written on the wall at the theft site. Owners can recover their stolen motorcycles by paying the demanded ransom. This syndicate is employing a unique method to extort money from the vehicle owners.
Tourists can visit Bandarban from November 7
Bandarban is going to open its doors for tourists from November 7 after being closed for a long month.
Durga Puja at 31 mandaps in Bandarban
In the seven upazilas of Bandarban, Durga Puja festivities have been organized at 31 puja mandaps for the followers of the Sanatan (Hindu) religion. As in previous years, the largest puja mandap in Dakkhin Chattogram has been constructed at the local Rajar Math in the district headquarters, modeled after a royal palace.
Heatwaves, drought lead to decline in mango production
In Bandarban, severe heatwaves, insect infestation, and irrigation crises have led to a decline in the yield of mango orchards. The scorching and rainless weather conditions have caused mango trees to bear fewer fruits. Presently, both small and large mangoes are falling prematurely.
Acute crisis of drinking water in Bandarban
Bandarban's hilly villages are experiencing an acute crisis of fresh drinking water as the water sources in the hills are drying up due to deforestation, stone quarrying, and unplanned jhum cultivation. It takes approximately one-and-half-an-hour to two hours for the residents to fetch only a water pitcher. Many families living in the mountains are being forced to buy drinking water and do other household chores with the purchased water. Water from Falls has been selling locally for 2–5 Tk.