The lifeguard services at Cox’s Bazar — the world’s longest sea beach — will continue for now, despite a looming shutdown due to funding shortages.
Considering the safety of tourists, the service will operate under the existing system.
Additional District Magistrate Md Shahidul Alam of Cox’s Bazar confirmed the decision on Tuesday night (September 30).
He said, “Without lifeguards, the lives of tourists would be at risk. Therefore, the service will remain operational. A letter has been issued to the Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB), requesting them to continue lifeguard operations for now.”
The service was scheduled to be suspended from Tuesday (September 30) due to the end of the project term and lack of funds.
However, after receiving an official letter from the district administration, the Sea Safe authority decided to continue the service.
Imtiaz Ahmed, regional manager of Sea Safe Lifeguard, said, “Due to a funding crisis, the lifeguard operations at Cox’s Bazar Beach were supposed to stop.
But around 5 pm on Tuesday, we received a letter from the Cox’s Bazar district administration. Following that, we decided to keep the service running.”
He added, “Since Durga Puja, idol immersion festivities, and the tourist season are starting, our higher authorities have instructed us to continue providing lifeguard services along the beach.”
By Mohammad Morshed
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