Amusement parks continue struggle against Covid
A view of Magic Paradise Park in Cumilla. The monthly operating cost of the park along with salary of the staff members is about Tk 25 lakh, says an official. Photo: COLLECTED
The amusement park industry is on the brink of collapse as owners are struggling to pay salaries, bank loans and hefty maintenance costs amid an ongoing closure that began in April due to the recent resurgence of Covid-19.
The industry s plight initially began in March last year, when the coronavirus pandemic first began to spread across the country, prompting the government to shut down all tourist and entertainment centres for nearly four months.