The blockade of the main road to Sajek, the popular tourist spot in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati, has entered its 22nd day. The people enforcing the blockade are accused of rejecting the announcement that it had been withdrawn and of picketing the road with fires.
Motorcyclists’ keys snatched, hardship for the public
There are also allegations that keys were taken from motorcyclists travelling on the road. Residents, tourists and ordinary travellers continue to face severe hardship because of the blockade.
Transport and tourism at a standstill
With the Sajek road blocked for so long, transport in the area has been badly disrupted. Residents’ daily travel, the movement of essential goods and every kind of tourism-related activity have been hit. The continued picketing after the blockade was announced as withdrawn has caused deep concern among local people.
The protesters’ position
Asked about the allegations, the people enforcing the blockade said: “The blockade will continue until our demands are met.”
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