June 2017 Landslide Disaster in Chittagong Division and Kaptai

On June 13, 2017, catastrophic landslides struck the Chittagong Hill Tracts and neighboring districts following extreme rainfall, resulting in 158 deaths and widespread destruction of infrastructure and housing. The disaster significantly impacted Rangamati, including Kaptai, where 18 deaths and over 100 injuries were reported in that area specifically. Over 500 families in Kaptai continue to reside in high-risk areas at the base of hills, despite ongoing administrative efforts to relocate them.