Elevated houses known as Machang Ghars can still be seen in many neighbourhoods of Bangladesh’s hill region. The houses are built on top of structures made of wood and bamboo poles. In most cases, thatch is used for roofing. Though these types of structures are rarely seen in the central areas of districts or Upazilas, some are still found in more remote places where Jhum cultivation (a type of slash-and-burn farming) is still practised.
