In the dense hill forests along Bangladesh¡¯s border with war-torn Myanmar, villagers are losing limbs to landmines, casualties of a conflict not of their making.

Ali Hossain, 40, was collecting firewood in early 2025 when a blast shattered his life.

¡°I went into the jungle with fellow villagers. Suddenly, there was an explosion, and my leg was blown off,¡± he said. ¡°I screamed at the top of my voice.¡±