Daily Star

Political News
Volume 3 Number 741 Mon. October 01, 2001

First day of hartal passes off peacefully in Khagrachhari

UNB, Khagrachhari

The first day of a 48-hour hartal called by Parbattya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) in the district passed off peacefully yesterday.

Long-route vehicles stayed off the roads during the shutdown enforced by the PCJSS demanding amendment to the voter list ensuring the rights of permanent residents of the hill districts.

However, government offices, courts and educational institutions remained open during hartal.

Meanwhile, officials said all preparations have been completed for holding today's national election in the district in a peaceful manner.