Dhaka: A woman was killed after being attacked by a wild elephant at Surjpur-Manikpur Union of Chakaria Upazila in Cox’s Bazar district last night. Deceased Jannat Ara, 40, is the mother of six children and wife of Fazle Karim of ward No. 8 of Chairman Para of North Surajpur.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, witnesses said while she was drying tobacco leaves last night, a wild elephant attacked and trampled her to death immediately. Azimul Haque, Chairman of Surajpur-Manikpur Union confirmed the death of Jannat Ara and said due to massive deforestation, wild elephants are losing their habitat and food. As such, elephants are entering into the localities and causing damage to people’s lives and wealth.