Cox's bazar: The holiday mood of Independence Day combined with the extended Eid-ul-Fitr vacation has turned tourist town Cox's Bazar into a hub of festivity. Waves of visitors are flocking to the wide sandy beach and blue waters of the city's iconic seashores. Families and groups of tourists are enjoying the sea, swimming in the waves, strolling along the sand, and taking photographs, creating a vibrant and celebratory environment.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the long holiday, which includes the weekly weekend and Independence Day, has drawn people of all ages to the coastline. Visiting the Sugandha Point this afternoon, families were seen bathing in the sea, walking along the beach, and capturing memories with loved ones. Visitors expressed delight at spending quality time together during the extended break.
Fazle Rabbi of Mohammadpur in Dhaka shared that they have visited several places in Cox's Bazar, including Inani Beach and other nearby attractions. He mentioned that they came with family and are enjoying a great time. Another tourist, Rabeya Khatun, expressed that it feels wonderful to be there and that the presence of people makes the atmosphere lively. A visitor named Ahsanul Haq echoed the same sentiments, voicing that he came with family and children.
Meanwhile, lifeguards and the tourist police were deployed along the coastline to ensure visitor safety and smooth travel, implementing a three-tier security system. Md. Imtiaz Ahmed, manager of Sea Safe Lifeguard, mentioned that millions of tourists have flocked to Cox's Bazar beach. The security system includes observation towers, beach patrols, and boats in the water to ensure the safety of tourists. Inspector Zahidul Islam of Cox's Bazar Tourist Police Zone confirmed that the beach is fully safe for visitors, with multiple police boxes, mobile teams, and station-based units on constant duty.
Tourism-related businesses reported bustling activity in over 500 hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, and market areas across Cox's Bazar. Abul Kashem Sikder, president of the Cox's Bazar Residential Hotel-Motel-Guest House Owners Association, stated that at least seven lakh tourists have visited Cox's Bazar over the past five days, from the day after Eid till today, with an additional 2 lakh visitors expected by Saturday.