Bangladeshi travelers in Kolkata are facing a severe accommodation shortage that has persisted for over a week, according to Jagonews24.com. Many visitors, including those arriving for medical treatment, have been unable to find hotel rooms and are reportedly left without clear options.
The crisis has also affected New Market, a major commercial area in Kolkata, where uncertainty prevails and no one can say when conditions will return to normal, as reported by bd-pratidin.com. The situation has left thousands of Bangladeshi tourists in a difficult position, with some reports from Kaler Kantho indicating that a government operation in the city has added to their troubles.
Hotel prices have spiked dramatically during the shortage. Sangbad Pratidin reports that room rates, which were previously around 500 taka per night, have jumped to 2,000 taka overnight. The same outlet notes that unlicensed guest houses are also taking advantage of the situation by raising their charges, further squeezing travelers who are already struggling to find any place to stay.
The impact is especially hard on Bangladeshis who traveled to Kolkata specifically for medical care. DesheBideshe reports that these patients are experiencing extreme hardship due to the hotel crunch, compounding the stress of seeking treatment away from home.
The reports do not specify what triggered the shortage or how long authorities expect it to last. What remains unclear is whether the government operation mentioned in one account is linked to the accommodation squeeze, and whether steps will be taken to ease the pressure on affected travelers in the coming days.
