During the holy month of Ramadan, a different atmosphere now prevails along the Marine Drive road in Cox’s Bazar, which runs beside the world’s longest natural sea beach. With tourist crowds thinning and vehicular movement significantly reduced, a sense of serene stillness has settled over the area.
The roar of the sea, the salty breeze, and the vast open sky together create an ambience in which nature appears to have reclaimed its own rhythm.
A visit to the stretch revealed only a handful of people walking in the morning and late afternoon. Some were seen enjoying the sunset with their families, while others stepped out shortly before iftar to breathe in the fresh coastal air.
At times when long lines of vehicles usually dominate the road, the route now remains largely empty. As a result, the sound of crashing waves is distinctly audible, adding to the charm of the surroundings.
Rohan, a local pedestrian, said Ramadan brings a unique sense of peace to Marine Drive. “Without the usual noise and rush, you can truly experience nature up close,” he said. Another visitor noted that spending a few moments on Marine Drive before iftar refreshes the mind.
Tourism-related business operators acknowledged that visitor numbers typically decline during Ramadan. However, they remain optimistic that the upcoming Eid holidays will restore vibrancy to the scenic road.
Taken together, the quieter Marine Drive during Ramadan has emerged as a haven for nature lovers — a place where the beauty of the coast reveals itself most clearly in the calm of silence.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
