In Cox’s Bazar, the sweltering heat has increased tourists’ interest in tender coconuts as a refreshing drink. Visitors, especially those travelling along the Marine Drive, find relief from the heat by drinking coconut water, which offers a cooling and revitalising taste.
Due to the hot weather, vendors say sales have nearly doubled compared to previous months. Tourists mention that coconut water is refreshing and healthier for the body than soft drinks.
Along the beach, rows of stalls and roaming vendors are busy selling coconuts to meet the growing demand.
Another vendor shared, “Earlier, I used to sell 50-60 coconuts daily, but now it easily reaches 100-120.”
Currently, coconuts are sold in Cox’s Bazar for Tk 100 to Tk 140, depending on size, with larger ones sometimes priced up to Tk 160. Tourists, however, say they value its natural taste and health benefits more than the price.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Hussain Shetu
