The Bangladesh Army has moved 221 families to safe shelters in the Chittagong Hill Tracts as heavy rainfall, hill torrents, and landslides continue to disrupt the region. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) release issued on Friday, army personnel are working with local administrations, security forces, and government agencies to conduct rescue operations, distribute relief, and restore communication networks.

The army has deployed engineering equipment and heavy machinery to clear debris and reopen blocked roads caused by landslides and waterlogging. In addition, stranded tourists have been rescued from remote areas, with 140 people evacuated from Bandarban and 150 of about 600 tourists in Sajek moved to safety in the first phase. Relief efforts include distributing cooked and dry food, clean water, and essential supplies such as rice, lentils, oil, and potatoes to affected families.

The army continues to monitor the situation closely and coordinate with local authorities to sustain rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations, reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives, property, and infrastructure during national emergencies.