Transport blockade continues in Rangamati and Khagrachhari hill districts

Road transport services have ground to a halt in Rangamati and Khagrachhari districts as a blockade entered its latest phase, limiting movement of vehicles and goods across the area. The disruption has created significant challenges for residents relying on cross-district connectivity for essential supplies, medical services, and commerce.

Local authorities and transport operators have reported widespread cancellations of inter-district bus and cargo services, with most routes remaining non-operational. Market supplies in affected areas face shortages as suppliers struggle to maintain regular deliveries through the blocked routes.

The blockade reflects ongoing disputes within the hill tracts region, where longstanding political and administrative tensions periodically escalate into such transport disruptions. Previous similar actions have typically lasted several days to weeks, depending on the resolution of underlying issues between stakeholders.

Administrators in both districts have urged calm and expressed commitment to finding a resolution through dialogue. Residents have meanwhile adapted to the restrictions, with many postponing non-essential travel and relying on local market supplies until normalcy returns.