The Keokradong hill tourist center in Ruma upazila of Bandarban district was reopened yesterday (1 October) for visitors, after remaining closed for 18 months due to anti-terror operations in the hill region.

Marking the occasion, a colourful rally was brought out in Bandarban district town this morning under the initiative of the district administration.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Md Abu Taleb inaugurated the rally in front of the DC’s office by releasing balloons, creating a festive atmosphere. Tourist vehicles left Bandarban town for Keokradong around 9am.