, July 30 -- Rangamati district administration has restricted the movement of tourists on Kaptai Lake hanging bridge in Rangamati as it went under water following the rise in water level in the lake amid heavy rain.

Alok Bikash Chakma, Manager of Rangamati Tourism Corporation, said the restriction will remain in force until further notice.

The 335-feet hanging bridge located in the tourist zone of Rangamati Sadar upazila was constructed in 1986.

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Spanning between two hills and supported by pillars, this visually striking bridge is easily accessible by both water and land routes.

Over the years, it has become widely known among both domestic and international tourists as the "Symbol ...