Dhaka, June 8 -- A herd of wild elephants is rampaging in the villages adjacent to Sherpur's Nalitabari Upazila border, causing residents to spend sleepless nights.

Many are being forced to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere.

Residents said the situation has arisen because herds of wild elephants have been entering the locality in search of food since the Boro paddy harvest was completed.

The increasing frequency of these incidents is leaving people disoriented.

Mymensingh Forest Department's Madhutila Forest Range Officer Dewan Ali said the government is providing compensation to those affected by wild elephants.

The forest department is also doing its best to protect both elephants and people.

On May 30, a herd of wild e...