2025 Khagrachhari clashes
| Khagrachhari Blockade | |||||||||
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| Part of Chattogram Hill Tracts conflict | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Bengali nationalist groups |
Supported by: (alleged by Bangladesh) Tribal civilian protesters (only during demonstrations) | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| General Waker-Uz-Zaman | Decentralized leadership | ||||||||
| Units involved | |||||||||
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Bangladesh Army Bangladesh Police Border Guard Bangladesh (reportedly involved) Local ruling party affiliates |
insurgent and militant factions Foreign Mercenaries (alleged by Bangladesh) | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| Hundreds of security personnel |
Unknown number of insurgents Hundreds of militias and protesters (varies) | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
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13 military personnel injured Unknown injuries among police |
At least 3 killed, dozens injured | ||||||||
| Civilian bystanders injured in clashes | |||||||||
| Triggered by the gang rape of an indigenous schoolgirl in Khagrachhari | |||||||||
The 2025 Khagrachhari clashes or Khagrachhari Blockade were a series of violent confrontations and armed militancy in the Khagrachhari District of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh. The unrest began in September 2025 following the reported gang rape of an indigenous schoolgirl, which sparked widespread outrage and protests by local students, indigenous organizations, and rights groups.
The protests escalated into road blockades, strikes, and clashes with police and ruling party affiliates. Demonstrations spread beyond Khagrachhari, with solidarity rallies and student protests occurring in Dhaka and other cities. On 27 September, security forces opened fire on protestors, leaving at least three people dead and dozens injured.
Rights groups and opposition parties have condemned the violence, calling for justice for the victim and accountability for the killings. Government authorities have promised investigations, while security forces continue operations to disperse demonstrations.