Continuous rainfall and a sudden flash flood in Rangamati’s Rajsthali upazila submerged the Sadek Poultry Farm, killing around 1,500 chickens. The incident occurred late Friday night in Dak Bangla Para of Bangalhalia Union, causing losses estimated at over five lakh taka. The farm’s owner, young entrepreneur Md. Sadek, said he and his workers tried to save the birds but failed as floodwaters from a nearby mountain stream inundated the area.

Sadek explained that he had established the poultry farm with loans from various NGOs to overcome unemployment. Now, with his home flooded and his livestock lost, he has been left destitute. He appealed for assistance from the administration and local benefactors to recover from the disaster.

Following the incident, Major Md. S. Arefin, commander of the Bangalhalia Army Camp, visited the damaged farm and assured Sadek of support. Local Union Parishad member Shimul Das was also present during the visit.