Chronic Landslide Risks and Casualties in Maulvibazar Tea Gardens and Hills

Approximately 50,000 people in Maulvibazar district live in high-risk areas susceptible to landslides, exacerbated by illegal hill cutting for resorts and construction. Over the past four years, at least 10 people have died in landslides across various upazilas including Sreemangal and Kulaura, with residents stating they have no alternative places to live despite warnings from authorities.