The second phase of coronavirus is going on across the country. Even then, thousands of tourists flocked to Kuakata, the famous tourist destination of Sagarkanya, to bid farewell to the last sunset of the year and welcome the new sunrise.
The excitement of tourists has returned to Kuakata. However, despite the social distance and the administration's use of masks, tourists were indifferent.
Meanwhile, three levels of security measures have been taken by the tourist police, naval police and police to ensure safe travel of tourists.
According to local sources, the tourist spots including Zero Point, Lembur Char, Zhaoban, Gangamati Lake, Kawar Char, Misripara, Srimangal Buddhist Monastery, Rakhine Palli and Shutki Palli have a huge presence of tourists. Someone is taking a selfie on his phone. Again, someone or the song, the story is in the chat. However, thousands of tourists flock to this beach every year to bid farewell to the last sunset of the year.
Meanwhile, hotels and motels are decorated with banners and festoons every year to bid farewell to the old English year and welcome the new year. But this year it is not in sight. However, room bookings in hotels and motels have increased. The local hotel and motel owner hopes to have a beautiful year after the epidemic.
Mamun and Neha, who came to Kuakata, said that they got married a few days ago. The two decided to spend the first day in 21 Kuakata. That's why I arrived here on Thursday morning. Leaving the hotel room at noon, I visited different spots. The environment here is very good.
Another tourist named Akhi akter said, I have come to Kuakata before. This year I am here with my family to say goodbye to the English old year and welcome the new year.
Ruman Imtiaz Tushar, managing director of Kuakata Hilsa Park, said the Thirty First Night has no arrangements. Even then there is widespread tourist pressure. We are also providing service as much as possible.
Anwar Hossain Anu, secretary of the Kuakata Tour Operators Association of Kuakata (TOAC), said tourists are under a lot of pressure in Kuakata on special days. Tourist arrivals have increased over the last two days on the occasion of the New Year.
ASP MM Mizanur Rahman of Kuakata Tourist Police Zone said that the patrolling of tourist places by the tourist police is continuing including ensuring the safety of the incoming tourists. Mobile team and rescue team will also work for security.
