Sherpur, July 18 -- A dialogue was held in Sherpur's border-adjacent Garo Hills on Saturday to explore ways to reduce the growing phenomenon of human-elephant conflict and ensure the protection of wild elephants through peaceful coexistence.

The programme, styled as a "Joint Dialogue," took place in the Batkuchi area under the Madhutila Range of Nalitabari upazila, where residents affected by elephant attacks, members of the Elephant Response Team (ERT), nature conservationists and volunteers shared their experiences and recommendations.

The event was jointly organised by the Sherpur District Nature and Life Club and the civic platform Jan Udyog Sherpur, under the slogan "Save Elephants, Save the Garo Hills." It was supported by the Ins...