Heavy rain disrupts flights, trains in Southern Bangladesh

Southern Bangladesh is grappling with severe disruptions to transportation networks due to relentless heavy rainfall. The downpours have led to the submersion of key railway lines and caused flight cancellations and delays, leaving numerous tourists stranded.

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This is for the information of the general public that due to continuous heavy rainfall recently in Bandarban Hill District, potential risks have arisen across communication systems in various locations.

The railway route connecting the port city of Chattogram with the popular tourist destination Cox's Bazar has been particularly affected. Sections of the track are under two feet of water, forcing the halt of all train services. A tourist train carrying approximately 600 passengers has been stuck at Chattogram city station since early afternoon, causing considerable hardship.

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Considering the current weather conditions and potential risks, and in order to ensure the safety of lives and properties of tourists and the general public, all tourist centers in Bandarban Hill District are declared closed until next July 10, 2026 (Friday).

In the hilly district of Bandarban, rain-induced flooding has stranded tourists at various locations. In response to the escalating risks to safety, the district administration has issued an urgent notice prohibiting all tourist movement within the district. This ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until Friday, July 10, 2026, at least. The prohibition covers all tourist centers, waterfalls, mountain trails, river routes, and remote areas within Bandarban.

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During this period, travel by tourists, tour operators, and the general public to all tourist centers, waterfalls, mountain trails, river routes, remote areas, and risky locations in Bandarban Hill District will remain prohibited.