Nilgiri-Chimbuk-Thanchi open for tourists
There is no restriction for tourists in visiting Nilgiri, Chimbuk and Thanchi in Bandarban.
However, the movement of tourists in Ruma and Rowangchhari upazilas still remains suspended until further announcement., Bandarban tourist police told our local correspondent today (October 19, 2022).
Bandarban Tourist Police ASP MD Nakib PPM said, "It was decided in consultation with senior officials yesterday (October 18, 2022) that tourists will be able to travel to Nilgiri, Chimbuk and Thanchi from today."
District Superintendent of Police Tariqul Islam told The Daily Star, "Although the travel to Thanchi has not been officially stopped, there were restrictions as the Nilgiri, Chimbuk tourist spots which fall in Ruma upazila."
"From today, there will be no restriction on travelling to Bandarban Sadar, Thanchi, Nilgiri, Chimbuk," he added.
"I request tourists to travel inside the mobile network and not to venture into the deep jungles," he added.
Ruma and Rowangchhari upazila administrations imposed a temporary ban on tourism at Rowangchhari and Ruma upazilas on Monday (October 17, 2022) amid drives against militants.
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