Cox’s Bazar, home to the world’s longest uninterrupted sandy beach, remains Bangladesh’s most popular tourist destination throughout the year. During weekends and holidays, the city’s well-known beach points—Laboni, Sugandha, and Kolatoli—are often so crowded that finding standing space becomes difficult.
Yet beyond this familiar bustle, Cox’s Bazar quietly shelters a few lesser-known beach stretches where the crowds thin out and tranquillity takes over.
Far from noise and congestion, these beaches offer nothing but the sound of rolling waves, open skies, and moments of rare stillness.
For travelers seeking solitude and a closer connection with nature, four such beaches stand out—still largely unknown to many tourists.
Kabita Chattar Point
Despite being located within the city, Kabita Chattar Point remains remarkably calm. Tourist presence here is minimal, making it an ideal spot for those looking to escape the usual beach crowds. Rows of casuarina trees, vast stretches of sand, and a peaceful sea combine to reveal Cox’s Bazar’s quieter beauty.
The beach is easily accessible from Laboni, Sugandha, or Kolatoli points via Balika Madrasa Road. Local transport operators readily recognize the name ‘Kabita Chattar.’
Diabetes Point (Shaheen Beach)
Adjacent to Kabita Chattar lies another serene stretch, locally known as Diabetes Point, now officially managed by the Bangladesh Air Force as ‘Shaheen Beach.’ Much like its neighboring shore, the area is surrounded by casuarina groves and offers a calm, open view of the Bay of Bengal—ideal for quiet reflection.
Nazirartek Beach
Situated at the far southern edge of Cox’s Bazar town, Nazirartek presents a distinctly different coastal experience. The area is home to the country’s largest dry fish (shutki) processing zone, where visitors can observe fishermen at work and rows of fish drying under the sun.
The beach also offers striking views of the Cox’s Bazar airport runway extending into the sea. With very few tourists, Nazirartek remains peaceful and offers a raw, authentic glimpse into coastal life. The route to this beach follows the same road as Kabita Chattar and Shaheen Beach.
Shaibal Point
Named after the historic government-run Shaibal Hotel, Shaibal Point lies close to Laboni Beach yet remains noticeably quieter. While the Shaibal Café adds convenience, the real charm lies in the access path—a narrow road flanked by tall casuarina trees that opens gently onto the shore, offering a refreshing visual retreat.
These four beaches remain overlooked mainly by mainstream tourists and are frequented mainly by local visitors seeking respite from the city’s crowded shoreline.
For those wishing to experience Cox’s Bazar beyond its familiar, bustling image—and to spend time amid calm seas and natural silence—Kabita Chattar, Shaheen Beach, Nazirartek, and Shaibal Point offer a welcome escape.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
