Gunfire broke out between law enforcement personnel and armed members of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari upazila on Thursday (October 22), during a road blockade in Sajek. Tension and clashes went on from around 11 am until noon in the Ujobazar area of Baghaihat. No casualties were immediately reported.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at the naval base in Mongla of Bagerhat on Thursday afternoon.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Barrister Andaleeve Rahman has said the government is working on amending various laws, including the cybersecurity act, to ensure equal protection for all.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Dacope upazila of Khulna to attend various official programmes, including the inspection of the Mongla Port expansion project and a proposed economic zone.
Sajek Gonoadhikar Raksha Committee and Sajek Karbari Association have announced an indefinite blockade of the Sajek tourism road again from Thursday, as their three-point demands have not been met. The programme was announced over various demands, including the removal of members of the JSS Santu group from the Sajek area.
Three tourists have died while bathing at Himchhari beach in Cox's Bazar. One person has been rescued alive, while two others are still missing. The incident took place on the beach adjacent to the museum of Marina Resort in Himchhari on Wednesday evening.