Teknaf-St Martin ship service suspended

The local administration has suspended tourist ship operations on the Teknaf-Saint Martin’s route due to rough weather.

The local administration on Wednesday morning (December 6) took the decision of suspending tourist ship operations from Saint Martin's jetty, considering the safety of the tourists.

Teknaf upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) Md Adnan Chowdhury said operations of all tourist ships to Saint Martin's Island will remain suspended till next announcement.

Saint Martin union parishad chairman Mujibur Rahman said around 250 tourists are currently staying in the island now. Steps will be taken so that they do not face any kind of problem.