A temporary ban on tourism at Ruma, Rowangchhari, Alikadam, and Thanchi Upazilas of Bandarban has been further extended till November 8.

A public notice in this regard was issued from Bandarban Deputy Commissioner’s office on Friday (Nov 4).

According to notice, 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.

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 today (Friday).

The administration imposed a temporary restriction on visitors in Ruma and Rowangchhari upazilas on October 18 morning.

The local administration on October 23 discouraged tourists from traveling to Thanchi and Alikadam upazilas due to the same reason.

BDST: 1850 HRS, NOV 4, 2022
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