Army Calls for 250 New Camps in Chittagong Hill Tracts Amid UPDF Resurgence

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Bangladesh Army has urged the establishment of at least 250 new forward camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), amid a sharp resurgence of insurgent activity by the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) and allied tribal armed groups. Senior commanders warn that the deteriorating security environment has turned the CHT into a frontline for national sovereignty. Escalating Violence and Section 144 Tensions in the CHT escalated after reports emerged that UPDF‑linked groups attempted to inflame communal unrest in Khagrachhari by exploiting a criminal case later found to be fabricated. A government medical board found no evidence of rape, and a Hindu suspect was arrested in relation to the case. Local media reports state that Section 144 was imposed from 2:00 pm on 27 September 2025 in Khagrachhari municipality, Sadar and Guimara upazilas to contain the unrest. The unrest began after a teenage girl was reportedly raped