Sajek
Tourist killed as 'Chander Gari' falls into ditch in Sajek
A tourist was killed and seven others were injured when a ‘Chander Gari’( a vehicle that usually carries tourists) fell into a ditch while returning from Sajek on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Fardin Hasan Bishal, 35, hailing from Dhaka's Shyampur.
The identities of the injured could not be confirmed immediately.
The accident occurred around 5pm when the Chander Gari reached Khasrang Hill Resort area from Sajek’s Konglak Hill, overturned and fell into a ditch, said Nurul Alam, officer-in-charge of Sajek Police Station.
Later, a team of Bangladesh Army and police rescued the injured people and took them to Dighinala Upazila Health Complex for treatment, added the OC.
The rescue operation is still going on till the filing of this report at 7:15pm.
1 year ago
Rangamati UP polls: Bar on Sajek tourism on Feb 6,7
Baghaichari upazila administration in Rangamati has restricted tourism at Sajek Valley on February 6 and 7 ahead of the seventh phase Union Parishad elections.
“As Sajek Union Parishad election is set to be held on February 7 all kinds of vehicle movement except those to be used for election purpose will remain suspended in the area and tourist movement will also remain halted. The resort owners' association has been asked to shut the cottages and resorts in Sajek for the two days,” said Shariful Islam, Baghaichari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO).
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To avoid any kind of risk and unwanted situation centering the polls the administration has taken the decision, he said.
Jerry Lusai,Generel Secretary of Sajek Cottage Owners' Association, said they have received a notice from the administration in this regard on Friday and directed the owners under the association accordingly.
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Elections are set to be held in some Union Parishads of the three upazilas in Rangamati district on February 7.
2 years ago
Visit Sajek Valley: Amazing Hilltop Cottages, Resorts, to Spend Your Vacation
Located in the hills of the Rangamati district, Sajek is one of the most scenic tourist destinations in Bangladesh. It is also the largest union in Bangladesh with an area of over 702 square miles. Sajek Valley is like the heaven of greenery. The clouds touch the mountain tops to make a unique experience for the tourists. It is something to experience first-hand to understand the true beauty. The easy access and natural beauty made Sajek valley an ideal retreat. To make the trip even more memorable, there are some incredible resorts and hotels in the area. Check them out before the next trip.
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Mindblowing hilltop resorts, cottages for spending vacation in Sajek
Sajek Hill View Resort
The Hill View resort is situated in the Ruilui area of Sajek valley. Nestled atop a hill, the resort has some of the most impressive views and experiences of Sajek. Imagine waking up in the morning to see the sunrise or touch the clouds. The hill view resort offers it all.
There are a total of 8 rooms in the two-storied resort. Rooms are a combination of double and couples ones. Every room comes with an attached balcony and bath facilities. The resort has an in-house restaurant that serves local delicacies like bamboo chicken and bashkorol.
The price of the rooms varies from 4000 BDT to 6000 BDT depending on the season and occupancy rate. Online booking can be done through their official website.
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MeghKabbo Hilltop Cottage
Beyond the professional amenities of hotels and resorts, cottages provide a more cozy and rustic experience. Meghkabbo cottage is the only hilltop cottage of Sajek valley providing a unique experience to the tourists. The cottage itself is situated in a remote area, a bit far away from the usual crams of hotels. The vintage trees and forest around give a spectacular look and feel to the place.
The cottage is perfectly complemented with incredible homestay facilities backed up with professional services. They have a range of options starting from single rooms to rooms for up to 7. The price of the rooms also varies accordingly. Their cheapest available option starts from 4000 BDT. To know more, visit their Facebook Page.
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2 years ago
Jhum fire destroying reserved forest in Sajek
Hundreds of acres of reserved forest in Rangamati’s Sajek is being burned down in fire made for traditional jhum (slash-and-burn) cultivation.
Jhum farming, practised in Chattogram hill tracts, requires clearing of the forest areas to sow seeds after the first considerable rainfall during April-May.
The age-old system damages biodiversity of the forest, including rare species of flora and fauna in the hill area. As a result, nature loses its balance while wild animals, birds and insects become threatened.
During a recent visit, the UNB correspondent found that the fire has spread over hundreds of acres of reserved forest and surrounding local residential areas. This is threatening biodiversity of the hill area.
Due to destruction of forest areas, the water level has gone down and there is an acute shortage of water in the hills and wells, resulting in increasing water borne diseases.
4 years ago