Cox’s Bazar, the world’s longest sandy sea beach, is known for its endless stretch of golden dunes. However, under the scorching sun, the sand becomes unbearably hot, making it difficult for tourists to walk barefoot. To ease their discomfort, water is now sprinkled daily along the designated pathways at Sugandha and Laboni points, where visitors enter the sea.
Many tourists have expressed their satisfaction with this service. “Walking on the hot sand is quite painful,” said one visitor. “Most of us come to the beach for a swim and don’t bring footwear, making it even more difficult. The water sprinkling has made a big difference.”
Mahabub Alam, supervisor of beach workers under the Cox’s Bazar District Administration’s Beach Management Committee, told Cox’s Bazar Life that the initiative is being carried out with the district administration’s and local businesses’ support to ensure a more comfortable experience for tourists.
By Abdur Rashid Manik
Photo: Polash Shikdar
