Ban on Tourism in Bandarban Extended till Nov 8

Bandarban district administration has further extended the temporary ban on tourism at Ruma, Rowangchhari, Alikadam, and Thanchi Upazilas till November 8 as part of a high-security measure, reports UNB.

A public notice regarding the extension was issued from Bandarban Deputy Commissioner’s office on Friday, following a letter from Bandarban Cantonment.

The travel ban on domestic and foreign tourists has been extended as the law enforcement agencies will conduct patrol and continue intelligence activities in the district against suspected militants, said the notice.

This is the fourth such restriction imposed for the safety of tourists amid an anti-militancy drive in the district's remote forested areas.

On October 29, the tourism ban in the Upazilas was extended till Friday.

The administration imposed the temporary restriction on visitors in Ruma and Rowangchhari Upazilas on October 18 morning.

On October 23, the local administration discouraged tourists from travelling to Thanchi and Alikadam Upazilas due to the same reason.

From October 10, law enforcement agencies started a joint drive against the underground extremists and criminals in the district.