Bangladesh, July 16 -- Torrential monsoon rains have inundated large parts of Bangladesh, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded, forcing the closure of several popular destinations, and dealing a fresh blow to the country's domestic tourism industry during one of its busiest travel periods.

Days of relentless rainfall have triggered floods, landslides, and road collapses across southeastern and northeastern Bangladesh, affecting key tourism destinations including Sajek Valley, Bandarban, Rangamati, Cox's Bazar, Sylhet, and parts of Chattogram. Authorities have restricted tourist movement in several areas as rescue and relief operations continue.

Sajek cut off by floodwaters

Sajek Valley, one of Bangladesh's most visited hill destinati...