It is peak fishing season, and fishermen returning from the Bay of Bengal are hauling in nets full of marine catch. At Cox’s Bazar Fishery Ghat, business is bustling as the landing station overflows with a wide variety of fish.
Among them, lobsters are drawing the most attention, filling the marketplace and attracting both buyers and sellers engaged in lively bargaining. Local hotels and restaurants are among the key buyers, stocking up on the delicacy to meet rising demand.
Visually striking and prized for their rich taste, lobsters have become a sought-after delicacy in Cox’s Bazar, often compared to tiger prawns for their flavor.
Typically regarded as a luxury seafood item, lobsters are sold at Tk 1,200 to Tk 1,500 per kilogram, though prices vary depending on size and location. Individual lobsters can weigh anywhere between 300 grams and 1.5 kilograms.
In Cox’s Bazar, lobsters are commonly available in seafood restaurants as well as roadside stalls.
At Sugandha Beach in the evenings, visitors can pick fresh lobsters and other seafood directly from vendors, who cook them on the spot for a truly coastal dining experience.
The thriving lobster trade not only caters to domestic tourism but also reflects the untapped potential of Bangladesh’s blue economy, where sustainable use of marine resources could play a bigger role in boosting livelihoods and local revenue.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
