Laxmichhari Correspondent, CHT News
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
An attempt is underway to establish a military camp near the Bormachari Arjo Kalyan Bana Vihara in Laxmichari Upazila of Khagrachari district. The army has marked a helipad on a plot that was prepared for building a villager’s home. Several tents have also been set up in the surrounding area.
According to reports, since Wednesday morning (October 22, 2025), soldiers have been clearing the villager’s cultivated tree garden to prepare the area for the camp. A number of trees planted by locals have already been cut down by the army.
On October 18, a 20-member military team led by Major Saifur Rahman Turjo from the Khiram Army Camp arrived in the Bormachari bazaar area. Since then, they have pitched tents at the site. However, at night, they are staying at the Fatikchari Union Parishad building.
Meanwhile, it has also been reported that another 20-member military team from the Shuknachari sub-zone is stationed in Hudukchari under the Bormachari Union.
Incidentally, the 18th Kathina Chibar Dana Ceremony is taking place today at the Arya Kalyan Bana Vihara. Yesterday, soldiers went to the monastery and asked the monks whether they would be invited to the event.
Sources claim the army implied that if they were not invited, they “might cause trouble.” This has raised concerns among locals about whether the event will be able to proceed peacefully.
Residents have made it clear that they do not want a new military camp in the area. They pointed out that the Khiram Army Camp and Shuknachari Sub-zone are already located nearby, making another camp unnecessary. Furthermore, the Bormachari area is currently completely peaceful, with no signs of unrest or instability.
Locals have firmly stated that they will not accept the establishment of a camp there if done unjustly.
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