The Bandarban district administration has imposed a temporary ban on tourism at Thanchi and Alikadam upazilas as part of preventive measures against “underground criminals” in the district.

Tourists have started leaving Bandarban amid ongoing drives against militants and criminals today, a day after local administration imposed a temporary ban on tourism in Ruma and Rowangchhari upazilas from this (October 18, 2022) morning.