Bandarban, Bangladesh ¨C 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.¡±
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