During Ramadan, the number of tourists visiting Cox’s Bazar beach drastically declines, leading to a food crisis for the horses used to entertain visitors. With no tourists around, the horses remain idle, and their owners struggle to provide them with food. Many horses become weak and exhausted from hunger; some fall ill and die.
There are around 50 horses on the beach, with about 35 regularly working to give tourists rides. However, they are left unattended without visitors, and their owners face immense difficulty feeding them. The horses, deprived of proper nourishment, grow frail and vulnerable to disease, with some tragically not surviving the season.
The sharp drop in tourists during Ramadan severely impacts these horses’ well-being. In such dire circumstances, coordinated efforts from volunteer organizations and local authorities are essential to ensure the horses receive proper food and medical care, safeguarding their lives and welfare.
By Rajin Saleh
Photo: Rajin Saleh
