Bilaichari (Rangamati), CHT News
Monday, 26 January 2026
The Bangladesh Army soldiers reportedly demolished two under-construction houses belonging to indigenous people in the Gachhbagan Para area of Bilaichari Upazila in Rangamati district.
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday (24 January 2026).
Those whose houses were allegedly demolished are: Sukhomoy Chakma, son of Doyal Chakma, and Dhaneshwar Chakma, father unknown.
According to reports, the houses of the two individuals were allegedly demolished and razed with a bulldozer under the command of Major Atik and Warrant Officer (Subedar) Mosharraf of the Army’s 26 Engineer Construction Battalion (26 ECB).
In a video recorded after the incident and circulated on social media, allegations were made that the army tortured indigenous people at the site.
Local residents allege that the army has undertaken an initiative to establish a tourist center in the Gachhbagan Para area, and that as part of this plan, they are making various efforts to evict the local indigenous population.
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