Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The Khagrachhari district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 in the Sadar upazila and municipal areas amid escalating tension and clashes between two groups over a daylong blockade programme.
The order, signed by District Magistrate ABM Iftekharul Islam Khandker, came into effect at 2:00pm and will remain in force until further notice. Authorities said the decision was taken following the deterioration of law and order and fears of casualties and damage to property.
Earlier in the day, under the banner of 'Jumma Chhatra Janata', demonstrators enforced a daylong blockade demanding justice for the alleged gang rape of a teenage indigenous girl. As part of the programme, road communication to and from Khagrachh...