The fourth phase of a road blockade began on Saturday (November 14) in Sajek, a popular tourist destination in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati, threatening to sever road communications and disrupt tourism in the hill resort.
Protesters announced a fresh 23-day indefinite road blockade starting Saturday and staged demonstrations by lighting fires on the roads amid an ongoing stalemate. The renewed shutdown has raised serious concerns over the transport of agricultural produce, local trade, and the daily movement of residents.
Hotels, motels, and tourism-dependent businesses in Sajek are now facing fresh uncertainty as the blockade threatens to halt the arrival and departure of visitors.
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