Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The Rangamati district administration has lifted the restriction on tourism one day after the massive fire that engulfed nearly 100 resorts, restaurants and houses in Sajek Valley, a popular tourist destination in Rangamati's Baghaichhari upazila, on Tuesday.

Shirin Akter, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Baghaichhari, said the restriction which was imposed after the fire incident, was lifted on Tuesday afternoon.

Earlier on Monday, the local administration in Rangamati discouraged tourists from visiting the fire-ravaged Sajek Valley for safety reasons, reports UNB.

The decision was taken temporarily to ensure tourists' safety following the devastating fire, said UNO.

Habib Ullah, deputy commissioner of Rangamati, sa...