Nilgiri-Chimbuk-Thanchi open for tourists

The authorities have withdrawn the restriction for tourists in visiting Nilgiri, Chimbuk and Thanchi in Bandarban.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 ASP MD Nakib PPM said: "The senior officials have decided that  tourists will be able to travel to Nilgiri, Chimbuk and Thanchi from Wednesday."

District Superintendent of Police Tariqul Islam said: "Although the travel to Thanchi has not been officially stopped, there were restrictions as the Nilgiri, Chimbuk tourist spots which fall in Ruma upazila."

"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 amid drives against militants.