Bangladesh

  For travelers across Bangladesh, Sajek Valley is a dreamscape—a serene heaven where rustic cottages float above a majestic sea of white clouds. But recently, this breathtaking destination in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari upazila has caught widespread attention for an entirely different, unsettling reason. The recurring question echoing across local communities and regional news platforms is simple yet heavy: Why is Sajek experiencing renewed tension, and why are the hills facing recurring instability? Recent developments—marked by sudden local clashes, disruptive road blockades, and the high-stakes safe transit of thousands of stranded tourists—have highlighted the layers of a deeply complex regional situation. To truly understand this friction, one must look beyond the picturesque horizons into the socio-political realities of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).   The Anatomy of Unrest: What Drives Regional Tensions? The persistent wave of instability stems from a combinat...