cassava

Illegal cassava farming continues to expand in Khagrachhari, where large areas of hilly forests, rich in biodiversity, are being cleared for commercial cultivation. Despite a directive from the District Environment and Forest Development Committee four months ago for local authorities to investigate and report on the issue, no action has been taken, and the destruction persists. The photo was taken in April at Pittachhara, Matiranga upazila. PHOTO: TBS
Bangladesh

When will Cassava curse end for Khagrachhari forests?

The committee move followed the publication of a report in The Business Standard, “CHT forests being razed for cassava farming, harming biodiversity”, published by The Business Standard on 20 April

Environmental organisations, including Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA), Green Fingers, Youth Net for Climate Justice, and the River Conservation Movement joined the human chain programme organised by Pittachhara Forest and Wildlife Conservation Initiatives at the Chattogram Press Club today (11 June). Photo: TBS
Environment

Human chain calls for stopping cassava cultivation in Ctg Hill Tracts alleging forest destruction

The hilly and fallow land are being used under the cassava project while the famers are benefiting economically Photo: UNB
Bazaar

Pran encourages farmers harvesting Cassava