Tourists have begun returning to Cox’s Bazar as weather conditions improve following more than a week of torrential rain and adverse weather that disrupted normal life across the country’s premier beach destination.
Although the sky remained overcast on Wednesday, the absence of rain brought renewed activity to the beach. A visit to the Laboni, Sugandha, and Kolatoli points revealed tourists strolling along the shoreline, enjoying the waves, taking photographs, and spending time with family members.
Many tourists said persistent rain over the past several days had kept them confined to their hotels, preventing them from enjoying the beach.
Md Rakib Hasan, a tourist from Dhaka, said he had spent most of his trip watching rain from indoors. “It feels great to finally come to the beach. The cloudy sky and rough sea have created a completely different kind of beauty,” he said.
Another tourist, Sabiha Rahman, said the weather was pleasant despite the lack of sunshine. “It is much more comfortable today. We are enjoying quality time together on the beach,” she said.
Tourism-related businesses said the number of tourists had started to recover as the weather improved and expressed hope that arrivals would continue to increase if favourable conditions persist.
Despite the improved weather, the sea remains rough. Lifeguards have urged tourists to exercise caution while entering the water, with red warning flags still flying along hazardous sections of the beach.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
