Khagrachhari, Feb. 3 -- top jeeps, locally known as "Chander Gari," continue to ply the hilly roads of Khagrachhari, defying government regulations and posing significant risks to passengers.

Reckless driving by unskilled drivers often leads to accidents, particularly on the route to the popular Sajek Valley tourist destination.

Most of these jeeps operate without licenses, fitness certificates, or road permits. Over the past one and a half months, accidents involving these vehicles have claimed at least five lives and injured more than 50 people.

Despite this, an estimated 3,000 such jeeps are in operation across Khagrachhari's tourist spots and inter-district roads.

Local transport syndicates control the operation of these unfit veh...