"St. Martin's Island Welcomes Daytime Visitors with New Travel Pass Rules"

Starting November 1, tourists can visit St. Martins Island during the day only, marking a cautious reopening after a nine-month closure due to environmental concerns.

St. Martins Island, Bangladeshs only coral island, will welcome daytime visitors for three months, from November to January, after being closed since February 1.
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority will implement new travel pass rules, including a QR code system for visitors to access St. Martins Island.
The reopening aligns with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes efforts to protect biodiversity on St. Martins Island amid growing tourism interests from Coxs Bazar.

Why It Matters

This reopening reflects a balance between boosting tourism and protecting the fragile ecosystem of St. Martins Island, highlighting the challenges of sustainable travel in environmentally sensitive areas.