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The annual Kathin Chibar Dan festival at Sajek in Rangamati has been cancelled due to the ongoing road blockade, disrupting communication with the tourist destination.
The organising committee announced the cancellation of the Sajek Bonani Bonbihar programme, scheduled for November 6 and 7, citing the prevailing situation in the area.
The festival is an important religious occasion for the Buddhist community, drawing monks, devotees and visitors from different parts of the country.
In a notice, the Sajek Bonani Bonbihar Kathin Chibar Dan Celebration Committee said the programme had been cancelled for unavoidable reasons in view of the current situation.
The Sajek Gonoodhikar Rokkha Committee and Sajek Karbari Association have been enforcing an indefinite blockade on the Sajek road since October 22.
Although the blockade was relaxed for one day on November 1, it resumed on November 2.
The blockade has brought vehicle movement to a halt, while law enforcement agencies remain on alert at key points to prevent any untoward incidents.
Tofazzal Hossain, officer-in-charge of Sajek Police Station, said police and other law enforcement agencies were maintaining vigilance in the area.
Meanwhile, vehicles carrying agricultural produce and students have been exempted from the blockade since November 4.
The prolonged blockade has also severely disrupted tourism, local businesses and the supply of essential commodities in Sajek.
