Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- A half-day road and waterway blockade has disrupted transport services in Khagrachhari and Rangamati following allegations of attacks on protesters in Sajek.

The blockade, called by the Chhatra-Janata Sangram Parishad, began on Saturday morning, halting long-distance bus services between Khagrachhari and destinations including Dhaka and Chattogram.

Protesters set tyres alight near the Fire Service station in Khagrachhari town and placed logs and burning tyres at several points along the Khagrachhari-Chattogram Highway, Panchhari road and Sajek road.

Traffic was also light across the district's nine Upazilas.

No major incidents were reported in the morning, while the army and police remained on alert to maintain order...