Adviser to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Sheikh Bashir Uddin, announced on Thursday that the tourists will be allowed to visit Saint Martin’s Island starting from November 1 this year.

He made the announcement during a press briefing held at the Secretariat in observance of World Tourism Day.

“The tourism season at Bangladesh’s only coral island, Saint Martin’s, will begin in November and continue until February next year,” said the adviser.

He added, “Saint Martin’s will remain open to tourists from November to February. However, during November and December, visits will be limited to daytime only. Tourists will be allowed to stay overnight on the island in January and February.”

Regarding the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Sheikh Bashir Uddin said, “The process of opening the terminal is under review. However, no specific date has been set yet.”

He further mentioned that the terminal cannot be opened until all activities are fully completed and handed over by the foreign construction company involved.