Happy New Year. Thursday marks the first day of the English year 2026. To witness the final sunset of the old year and the first sunrise of the new one, hundreds of thousands of tourists have gathered in Cox’s Bazar.
With the peak tourist season underway, the seaside is drawing thousands of visitors every day.
During winter, Cox’s Bazar sea beach remains notably calm. The tranquil blue waters are captivating tourists, while red and yellow flags have been hoisted along the shore.
These red-and-yellow flags indicate that the sea is safe for bathing. Due to the cooler weather, fewer people enter the water in the early morning.
As soon as the sun rises and the temperature becomes pleasant, tourists begin to enjoy swimming in the salty waves.
Most visitors enter the water at three main points: Kolatoli, Laboni, and Sugandha.
However, for safety reasons, Sea Safe Lifeguard authorities have urged tourists to strictly follow several guidelines.
Lifeguards clearly mark designated bathing zones at these three points, where lifeguard services are actively present.
Red-and-yellow or red flags indicate the boundaries of these safe areas. Tourists have been warned that entering the sea outside designated zones can be dangerous.
Mohammad Osman Gani, supervisor and senior lifeguard of Sea Safe Lifeguard, told Cox’s Bazar Life, “The sea is currently tranquil. As winter has set in, red-and-yellow flags have been hoisted along the beach. To avoid any danger, we advise tourists to bathe only within the designated areas at these three points where lifeguard services are available.”
He also informed that on Thursday, January 1, low tide will occur at 1:59 pm, while high tide is expected from 8:30 pm onwards.
Concerned authorities cautioned that ignoring warning signals or lifeguards’ instructions and entering the sea could lead to serious accidents at any time.
The seashore at Cox’s Bazar is exceptionally quiet in the winter.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
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