Lurking danger at Jurachhari Health Complex
Jurachhari Upazila Health Complex, the only medical centre for the health services of 40,000 people in Jurachhari, the most remote upazila of Rangamati district, is in a dilapidated condition.
3y ago
For the love of a language
In a country where people laid down their lives about seventy years ago to uphold the dignity of their mother tongue, Bangla, the struggle is still on to preserve mother tongues of smaller ethnic communities.
3y ago
Seedless guava, a ray of hope for hill farmers
Seedless guava, a novel species in the country, will hit the market in the next few years alongside the prevalent species of guava, giving farmers a hope for bounty. It is much tastier than other traditional guavas in the country.
3y ago
Homemade banana chips change her lot
Joshi Chakma, a resident of Khabang Pujje area in khagrachhari town, has changed her lot by making and selling banana chips amid the pandemic.
3y ago
Chinal: the fruit of the hills and a new source of income for many
Chinal is a jhum fruit. The people of Chittagong Hill Tracts have planted this fruit for years as a companion crop with others.
4y ago
Pineapple chips, a saviour for farmers in the hills
Pineapple chips, an innovative and nutrition-dense snack, are currently being produced at Naniarchar upazila of Rangamati in a bid to help farmers who often do not get a fair price because of a production glut.
4y ago
Pineapple chips in Rangamati hills: An experiment with bright prospects
Soon it may be time to try pineapple chips, made in Bangladesh!
4y ago
Mangoes from Rangamati’s Naniarchar being exported to Europe for the first time
Mangoes produced organically in Naniarchar upazila of Rangamati are being exported to several European countries including Italy and the United Kingdom for the first time.
4y ago
July 7, 2017
Still unfit for traffic
Rangamati-Khagrachhari link road, which was damaged by landslide on June 13, is still unfit for vehicular
July 6, 2017
Longadu Attack: Many victim families yet to return home
The indigenous families in Rangamati's Longadu could not return home even a month after the attack on them on June 2. They are
June 26, 2017
A different Eid in Rangamati after disaster
A very different Eid-ul-Fitr is prevailing through Rangamati – the area that saw one of the worst series of landslides in a decade that killed 120 people there. The district officials have scrapped all their official programmes to spend time with the landslide victims who have taken refuge in the local shelter homes.
June 21, 2017
Victims not getting rice meant for them
The sack of rice supposed to be given to her has been taken by political leaders of her neighbourhood in Rangamati.
June 20, 2017
Rangamati still alarmed as rain yet to let up
As it continued to rain yesterday, people kept coming to the shelters for landslide victims in Rangamati.
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 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 8, 2017
Stay calm, security would be ensured
A team from the 14-party alliance, led by Health Minister Mohammed Nasim, visited Rangamati's Longadu yesterday and assured that
June 7, 2017
Losses much higher than estimated
Less than a year ago, Joseph Chakma spent a hefty sum to have his dream home in Tintila village. Later, he adorned it with new
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