If you wish to escape the mechanical grind of urban life, even for a moment, consider taking a quiet walk through nature’s serene embrace. I’m talking about the lush, green, and orderly canopy of the historic rubber gardens in Ramu upazila. Located just 17 kilometers from Cox’s Bazar, these gardens offer a peaceful retreat where rows upon rows of rubber trees create a captivating green landscape. As you wander under their shade, the beauty and calm will draw you in, making time slip away unnoticed.
This historic rubber garden has now become one of the country’s most significant landmarks. It is home to approximately 58,000 to 65,000 productive rubber trees, which yield around 250,000 kilograms of rubber annually—a substantial contribution to the nation’s economy.
During the harvesting season, around 5,000 kilograms of latex are collected daily, with the highest collection occurring in winter and lower yields during the monsoon. According to the workers at the Ramu rubber gardens, around 200 regular and seasonal workers are engaged in latex collection. Once harvested, the white latex is processed and turned into dry rubber within seven days. In this way, the garden produces about 220 tonnes of dry rubber each year.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
