The tourism industry in Khagrachhari is witnessing resurgence as the flow of visitors to the hill district steadily increases following the lifting of a travel ban on November 5. The ban, imposed on September 25 after violent incidents in Khagrachhari and Rangamati earlier that month, was expanded to encompass all three hill districts on October 8, leading to a complete pause in tourism. The prolonged closure had a crippling impact on the local economy, particularly for those reliant on tourism. Revival of Tourist Spots As the law and order situation improves, tourist spots like Alutila Cave, Risang Waterfall and the Zila Parishad Park are regaining their vibrancy, attracting visitors from across the country. Jashore florists expect Tk 100 crore flower sales despite weather setbacks Sajek Valley, a favourite among tourists, continues to see a steady influx of travellers. Local business owners are optimistic about this resurgence. Paritosh Tripura, who manages the Alutila Tourist Centre, noted a significant increase in ticket sales and anticipated even greater numbers as schools and colleges begin their year-end holidays in December. Similarly, Khumali Tripura, a shopkeeper at the Zila Parishad Horticulture Park, expressed relief as business has picked up after a prolonged period of stagnation. Shifting Tourist Patterns While visitor numbers are rising, some business owners reported a shift in tourist activity. Mohammad Rubel Parvez, owner of Montana Hotel and Restaurant, noted a slight decline in tourists compared to December last year. He attributed this to more visitors heading directly to Dighinala rather than staying in Khagrachhari Sadar. Winter shopping frenzy in Narayanganj as cold weather sets in A manager at the ‘Aronyo Bilash’ hotel confirmed this trend, mentioning that bookings in Khagrachhari Sadar remain below last year’s levels. Meanwhile, Mohammad Arif, who operates the Khagrachhari-Sajek ticket counter, said around 50–60 tourist vehicles travel daily between Khagrachhari and Sajek, with numbers spiking to 80–100 on weekends. The Zila Parishad Horticulture Park, supervised by Thoaingongya Marma, currently hosts 400–500 visitors daily, with numbers doubling on holidays.