As the scorching sun evaporates seawater, a glistening layer of white gold emerges across the vast fields of Moheshkhali. This is salt—harvested from the drying brine—and sustains countless families’ dreams and livelihoods.
For generations, Moheshkhali’s salt farmers have toiled under the sun, their sweat crystallizing into grains of salt. Some work in the fields, others transport the harvest, while traders ensure it reaches markets far and wide. This is more than just an industry—it’s a way of life, an unbroken cycle of labor and survival.
According to the BSCIC Cox’s Bazar Salt Industry Development Project, 100% of salt fields have adopted the polythene method this season, leading to increased production.
From November to May, Moheshkhali’s coastal belt bustles with activity as tons of salt are loaded onto trucks and cargo boats, heading to Chattogram, Narayanganj, Dhaka, and beyond.
Salt is more than just a product for hundreds of families—it’s their lifeline. From the fields’ saline breeze to the sun’s relentless heat, every grain of salt carries its users’ hopes and hard work. Beyond its economic significance, this industry fuels the aspirations of thousands daily.
By Rajin Saleh
Photo: Rajin Saleh
