Following the extended break during Eid-ul-Fitr, public and private sector employees in Bangladesh are again set to enjoy a 10-day holiday for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. With such an extended vacation, travel-hungry citizens are expected to head out after the Eid festivities, and Cox’s Bazar—home to the world’s longest sea beach—is preparing for a significant surge in tourists.
The district administration and tourism stakeholders have already begun making preparations to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for holidaymakers. Local business owners anticipate a turnout similar to the last Eid, when an estimated 1.3 million tourists visited Cox’s Bazar during the nine-day break.
In a preparatory meeting held Ton uesday at the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Cox’s Bazar, officials decided on several measures to protect tourists from price gouging. These include strict instructions against overcharging for hotel rooms and mandating that restaurants display food price lists.
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Salah Uddin stated, “All necessary measures have been instructed to ensure the safety and comfort of tourists during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. Multiple mobile magistrate teams will be deployed to prevent harassment and inconvenience, with support from law enforcement and relevant authorities.”
By Abdur Rashid Manik
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