Cox’s Bazar Marine Drive—a breathtaking road where the endless blue sea meets a lush green mountain range. And now, as spring arrives, nature has painted it with a fiery touch of Palash flowers.

With the arrival of the gentle breeze of Phagun (spring), the roadside bursts into a vibrant display of red and orange Palash blossoms. Their fiery hues amplify under the golden sunlight, creating a mesmerizing contrast against the tranquil blue sea. The delicate petals sway in the wind, akin to nature’s brushstrokes, creating a masterpiece.

Passersby pauses in awe while tourists capture the breathtaking scenery through their lenses. The silent waves of the ocean, the vast blue sky, and the vivid red-orange of the Palash flowers combine to create a surreal landscape that feels straight out of a dream.

This seasonal spring gift has turned Marine Drive into an enchanting destination where nature and human admiration blend perfectly.

By Rajin Saleh
Photo: Hussain Shetu