Bangladesh authorities will allow tourists back to St Martin's Island from November 1 through February under strict environmental controls. Tourism Secretary Nasreen Jahan confirmed the four-month reopening plan during Thursday's World Tourism Day press conference. Officials coordinate with environmental agencies to protect the coral reef ecosystem at this UN heritage location.
Daily visitor limits remain at 2000 people with software systems tracking tourist numbers. November and December permit day visits only while overnight stays begin in January. Coral regeneration has improved during the previous year of restricted access.
New conduct rules apply to all visitors and will extend to every tourist destination across Bangladesh. The government targets affordable and family-oriented travel experiences. More than 600,000 foreign visitors entered Bangladesh during 2024 for various purposes.
Daily visitor limits remain at 2000 people with software systems tracking tourist numbers. November and December permit day visits only while overnight stays begin in January. Coral regeneration has improved during the previous year of restricted access.
New conduct rules apply to all visitors and will extend to every tourist destination across Bangladesh. The government targets affordable and family-oriented travel experiences. More than 600,000 foreign visitors entered Bangladesh during 2024 for various purposes.
