Tourist ship movement on the Cox's Bazar-St. Martin's sea route has officially begun after a long wait. On Thursday morning, the season's first ship 'MV Bar Awlia' left the Nuniaharchhara BIWTA wharf in Cox's Bazar with 830 tourists heading towards St. Martin's.
Earlier, vessel owners confirmed the operation following clearance from the Cox's Bazar Deputy Commissioner on Wednesday night. Currently, three vessels—MV Bar Awlia, MV Karnafuli, and MV Teknaf—are prepared at the Bakkhali River. As per government directives, tourists can visit and stay overnight on the island until March 15 next year.
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