Protesters, administration hold meeting in Khagrachhari, Section 144 stays

The district administration has held talks with representatives of the Jummo Chhatra Janata, who have been maintaining a blockade in Khagrachhari over alleged rape of a Marma teen, but no decision has been taken to lift the blockade or revoke Section 144. The meeting, held in the presence of Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Advisor Supradip Chakma, saw the protesters present an nine-point list of demands. Later, in a statement, the protesters said the civil administration had verbally agreed to accept all of their demands except the withdrawal of Section 144 restrictions. They also said the Army had assured them of an “end” to harassment and arrests. The administration, however, said the curfew would remain in force until the blockade...