In a Facebook post on Monday, the "Jumma Chhatra-Janata" announced that the blockade on the Dhaka–Khagrachhari and Chattogram–Khagrachhari roads would be relaxed from noon “until further notice”. The group also requested cooperation in ensuring the arrival of a medical team from Dhaka to treat the injured without obstruction. The protest action was enforced by the Jumma Chhatra-Janata from early Saturday after the alleged gang-rape of a teenage girl from the Marma community. TRAVEL PARALYSEDRoad links between Khagrachhari and Dhaka, Chattogram, Rangamati and other districts have been suspended, stranding both locals and tourists. DEADLY CLASHES IN GUIMARADespite the Section 144 order, three members of the hill community were killed in attacks by assailants in Guimara on Sunday.

Source: bd News24 September 29, 2025 05:49 UTC