Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser declared on Tuesday that calm has been restored to Khagrachhari's hill region following recent violence. Lt. Gen. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury told reporters that certain factions failed in attempts to disrupt Hindu religious celebrations during the unrest.
Three people died and dozens suffered injuries when protesters clashed with security forces on Sunday at Ramessu Bazar in Guimara upazila. The demonstrations began after an eighth-grade student reported being gang raped on September 23, prompting police to arrest suspect Shoyon Sheel with military assistance.
Student groups have maintained road blockades demanding justice for the victim whose father filed charges against three unidentified individuals. Authorities imposed Section 144 restrictions after protesters vandalized shops and homes during confrontations with law enforcement personnel.
Three people died and dozens suffered injuries when protesters clashed with security forces on Sunday at Ramessu Bazar in Guimara upazila. The demonstrations began after an eighth-grade student reported being gang raped on September 23, prompting police to arrest suspect Shoyon Sheel with military assistance.
Student groups have maintained road blockades demanding justice for the victim whose father filed charges against three unidentified individuals. Authorities imposed Section 144 restrictions after protesters vandalized shops and homes during confrontations with law enforcement personnel.
