Bandarban extends closure of tourist spots until July 15

Bandarban district administration has announced the closure of all tourist spots in Bandarban until July 15 amid heavy rainfall, weather-related risks and concerns over public safety.

The decision was announced on Friday night in a public notice signed by Deputy Commissioner Md Saniul Ferdous.

According to the notice, the closure covers all tourist spots, waterfalls, hill trails, river routes, remote areas and other high-risk locations across the hill district.

Tourists, tour operators and the general public have been requested to refrain from travelling to these areas during the period.

The district administration urged all concerned to remain cautious and comply with its directives to ensure the safety of lives and property amid the prevailing weather condition.

Meanwhile, four consecutive days of heavy rainfall have disrupted normal life across Bandarban.

The water levels of the Sangu and Matamuhuri rivers continue to flow above the danger level while road communication between Bandarban and Chattogram, Rangamati and Cox's Bazar has been severed due to flooding and landslides.

Vehicular movement on several internal roads and water transport services have also remained suspended.

A total of 2,100 people affected by the floods have taken shelter in 220 shelters across the district.

The district administration, Bandarban Municipality, the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) are distributing relief materials, dry food and cooked meals among the affected people.