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SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025
Rangamati’s Kaptai hanging bridge reopens after almost 2 months

Bangladesh

UNB
17 October, 2024, 04:25 pm
Last modified: 17 October, 2024, 04:33 pm

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Rangamati’s Kaptai hanging bridge reopens after almost 2 months

Despite the reopening, no tourists were seen at the site today, likely due to the lingering effects of the travel restrictions imposed earlier in the district

UNB
17 October, 2024, 04:25 pm
Last modified: 17 October, 2024, 04:33 pm
Iconic hanging bridge on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati. Photo: Collected
Iconic hanging bridge on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati. Photo: Collected

After one month and 23 days of closure due to inundation, the iconic hanging bridge on Kaptai Lake, often referred to as the "symbol of Rangamati," has reopened to the public.

The local administration lifted the ban on Thursday (17 October) after water levels receded, restoring access to one of the district's most popular tourist attractions.

The bridge had been submerged since 24 July, when heavy monsoon rains and water from upstream caused the lake to overflow, prompting the authorities to shut it down for safety reasons. The bridge is typically closed during the monsoon season when flooding is common. 

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Despite the reopening, no tourists were seen at the site today, likely due to the lingering effects of the travel restrictions imposed earlier in the district. A few local visitors were spotted crossing the bridge, but the usual influx of tourists has yet to return.

The authorities suspended ticket sales during the closure, said Ramjan Ali, a leaseholder at the Tourism Boat Ghat.

He added that business in the area has been severely impacted by the months-long shutdown.

Local businesses that depend on tourism have struggled to recover from the losses incurred during the closure. With the reopening, many hope for an economic revival as the peak tourist season approaches.

Alok Bikash Chakma, manager of Rangamati Tourist Corporation, confirmed that the bridge has been cleaned and refurbished, expressing optimism about positive impact on tourism in the coming months. 

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