U She Thowai Marma, Bandarban Correspondent, bdnews24.comA herd of 11 elephants has been roaming the hills of Bandarban Sadar Upazila for over a month, damaging land, gardens, and crops, leaving residents in constant fear. According to the forest department and hill residents, a herd of large and small elephants entered some villages of Rajbila Union in the Upazila in mid-December. Attempts to drive them away using bursting crackers and burning torches every night have proven unsuccessful. Those affected include 71 families in Jhangkapara under Rajbila Union, 50 in Taingkhali, and 67 in Block No. Despite being in the Bandarban district, Rajbila Union is administratively part of the Kaptai Forest Division in Rangamati district for geographical reasons.

Source: bd News24 January 18, 2024 22:40 UTC