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Local residents have blocked roads and railway tracks in Brahmanbaria, demanding the restoration of six villages under the undivided Basudeb Union of Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila and protesting what they described as a conspiracy to divide the upazila.
The protesters staged demonstrations wearing shrouds on their heads, symbolising their determination to continue the movement over their demands.
Since Sunday morning (November 8), they have been blocking the railway tracks at Kodda Cabin area and the Akhaura Land Port Road in Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila.
The blockade has brought train services on the Dhaka–Chattogram and Dhaka–Sylhet routes to a halt, disrupting rail communication on two major routes.
The protest has also obstructed road transport along the Akhaura Land Port Road, causing inconvenience to commuters and passengers.
The protesters demanded the restoration of six villages under the undivided Basudeb Union and opposed any move to divide Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila.
The blockade has disrupted both rail and road communications in the area.
Further details about negotiations with the authorities and when the blockade might be lifted were not immediately available.
