The revival of St Martin's Island has fallen flat on reopening day. Saint Martin's Island, which had been off-limits to tourists for nine months, is now open to visitors. However, under new government rules, no more than 2,000 tourists can travel daily, a limit that has frustrated ship owners. Bahadur said, "It takes seven to seven-and-a-half hours to reach St Martin's Island from Cox's Bazar. With only one hour on the island, tourists lose interest.

Source: bd News24 November 01, 2025 18:18 UTC