Govt restricts Saint Martin's Island tourism

The interim government's advisory council has decided to limit tourism to Saint Martin's Island, with restrictions set to take effect between November and January, and a complete closure in February.

Apurba Jahangir, deputy press secretary to the chief advisor, shared these details during a press briefing on Tuesday at the Foreign Service Academy on Hare Road in Dhaka.

According to Jahangir, tourists will not be allowed to stay overnight on the island in November.

In December and January, up to 2,000 tourists will be permitted to visit daily and stay overnight. However, no tourists will be allowed in February as the island undergoes a cleanup process.

A ban on single-use plastics on Saint Martin's Island has also been announced.