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BANDARBAN, July 25, 2026 (BSS) - The district administration has suspended 
the waterway on the Thanchi Sadar-Tindumukh route in Bandarban until July 30, 
2026, citing adverse weather conditions and potential safety risks.

The decision was announced in an emergency public notice issued on Saturday 
and signed by S.M Hasan, additional deputy commissioner (Development and 
Human Resource Management) of Bandarban.

According to the notice, the suspension has been imposed to ensure the safety 
of tourists and local residents amid unfavorable weather and the heightened 
risk of accidents. Boat operations between Thanchi Sadar and Tindumukh, a 
popular tourist route in the hill district, will remain closed through 
Thursday, July 30, it added.

The district administration has urged both tourists and local residents to 
comply with the directive and take necessary precautions until weather 
conditions improve.