Chittagong hills

Clear risky hills

Owners of 17 hills prone to landslides were given a month-long deadline, ending on May 15, to remove 835 families and empty the hills.

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples today / Justice remains a far cry in the hills

On July 28, fourth-grader Kirtika Tripura Chakma left her school premises to have a quick lunch at her home nearby. When her classes began after the midday break, she had not returned.

Forsaken, they live in danger

Eleven years into the massive landslide in Chittagong that left 127 dead, the government is yet to rehabilitate those still vulnerable to the disaster.

Festive look in Bangladesh hills

The majestic and mysterious hills might look serene from a distant. However, as one travels along the winding roads in the three hill districts, the exuberance ahead of the New Year among the ethnic communities there cannot go unnoticed.

Scenic Ctg hills turn to death traps (video)

The scenic green hills of Chittagong turn to death traps with the arrival of rainy season every year.

April 17, 2019
April 17, 2019

Clear risky hills

Owners of 17 hills prone to landslides were given a month-long deadline, ending on May 15, to remove 835 families and empty the hills.

August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018

Justice remains a far cry in the hills

On July 28, fourth-grader Kirtika Tripura Chakma left her school premises to have a quick lunch at her home nearby. When her classes began after the midday break, she had not returned.

June 11, 2018
June 11, 2018

Forsaken, they live in danger

Eleven years into the massive landslide in Chittagong that left 127 dead, the government is yet to rehabilitate those still vulnerable to the disaster.

April 12, 2016
April 12, 2016

Festive look in Bangladesh hills

The majestic and mysterious hills might look serene from a distant. However, as one travels along the winding roads in the three hill districts, the exuberance ahead of the New Year among the ethnic communities there cannot go unnoticed.

August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015

Scenic Ctg hills turn to death traps (video)

The scenic green hills of Chittagong turn to death traps with the arrival of rainy season every year.