But, this may soon change as some irresponsible tourists are polluting the beautiful natural sites with their trash. Also, polythene and other waste are trapped between big rocks in the Sangu River, which many tourists visit. Local authorities have failed to set up trash cans at tourist destinations. Only a handful of tourist spots in Bandarban city, including Meghla and Nilachal have dustbins, while tourist sites in other upazilas do not have any. Rajib Rahat, a local student said: “It was really appalling how those students trashed Nilachal.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 18, 2020 16:52 UTC