Bandarban district administration has further extended the temporary ban on tourism in Ruma, Rowangchhari, and Thanchi upazilas till December 11 as part of high-security measures.
A public notice in this regard was issued on Saturday, signed by Bandarban Deputy Commissioner Yasmin Parveen Tibriji.
Confirming the matter, Assistant District Magistrate Suman Pal, said: “An eight-day ban has been imposed in Ruma, Rowangchhari, and Thanchi upazilas. Apart from these three upazilas, tourists can travel to all other places.”
The ban on tourism in two upazilas - Ruma, Rowangchhari, has been extended for the 10th time, and the new ban in Thanchi is the fifth one.
The local administration had lifted the restriction from Alikadam upazila and Thanchi upazila on November 12 and November 16, respectively.
The administration imposed a temporary restriction on visitors in Ruma and Rowangchhari upazilas on October 18.
Later on October 23, the local administration discouraged tourists from traveling 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.
