Bangladesh, Oct. 29 -- A seven-day blockade in Sajek, Rangamati, has disrupted transport, created shortages of essential goods and left farmers struggling to sell their produce, while hundreds of drivers and their assistants have been left without income.

No vehicles operated on Sajek Road yesterday as the blockade, which began last Thursday, continued. The disruption has also forced many vehicle owners to worry about repaying loans taken to purchase their vehicles.

The indefinite blockade was called by the Sajek Gana Odhikar Rakkha Committee and the Sajek Karbari Association. It is the third round of protests organised by the two groups.

The Rangamati district administration has temporarily closed the Sajek tourist destination citing ...