Abstract
FOOD SECURITY SITUATION IN THE CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS, BANGLADESH
Journal: i TECH MAG (Short Communication)
Author: Feroj Foysal Ahummed
DOI: 10.26480/itechmag.07.2025.28.29
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The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) located in the south east of Bangladesh consists of three districts: Bandarban, Khagrachari and Rangamati. The region is home of 11 different ethnic groups in addition to the Bengali inhabitants, and has a population of over 1.6 million (1 percent of the national population). Each ethnic group retains a distinct language, culture, tradition, and justice system. The CHT is geographically distinct from most parts of plain land Bangladesh, characterized by very steep, rugged mountainous terrain and dense jungle in areas. Poverty, land and population pressure, water scarcity, remoteness, poor service delivery, weak market linkages and pressure over natural resources are big challenges for development amongst CHT people. This article is prepared to provide a snapshot on the food security situation in CHT.
| Pages | 28-29 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 7 |