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Govt plans to resume HSC exams & reopen tourist spots in Bandarban from Thursday
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In a Nutshell:
- Deputy Commissioner says halted HSC exams to restart on 16 July only if weather and flood situation improves.
- 70% of Bandarban has been flooded, affecting 12,500 families and killing 7 people.
- Road links, schools, and tourism shut down; most routes now reopened with army and fire service help.
Why it Matters
Bandarban's floods have caused damage far beyond displacement, destroying over 2,000 hectares of cropland, triggering 47 landslides, and severing road links across the district. A week of unrelenting rain has pushed the local economy, infrastructure, and public services to their limits, and recovery depends entirely on weather conditions staying stable.
Who it matters to
Over 12,500 marooned families and 2,582 shelter residents are awaiting safe return home. Farmers face serious losses with 368 hectares of crops completely destroyed. Tourism-dependent businesses shut since early July face mounting economic losses with every passing day. HSC students face an uncertain exam schedule on top of weeks of disrupted education.
