Dhaka, Aug 21 – The local administration has withdrawn the restriction on entry of tourists to Madhabkunda waterfall and eco-park in Baralekha Upazila under Moulbibazar district, Sylhet region of Bangladesh .
Madhabkunda waterfall was closed to tourists since June 22 after a trail leading to the site caving in partially following heavy rainfall.The waterfall was reopened to tourists on Sunday after renovation of the damaged area on an emergency basis, said a press release signed by Sylhet Division forest officer RSM Monirul Islam.
The Forest department and locals said stairs have been constructed in the collapsed area near the Parjaton Restaurant. Roads leading to the waterfall have been repaired with sandbags.
Saiful Islam, owner of Lauachhhra Eco Cottage in Moulvibazar, said the number of tourists has started increasing after the reopening of the waterfall.
“I hope that the reopening of Madhabkunda waterfall will boost tourist flow here during Eid-ul-Azha”. – UNB
