Scorching heat has made daily life uncomfortable in Cox’s Bazar, affecting both local residents and tourists from across the country.
Tourism stakeholders said the extreme weather has slightly reduced the number of visitors in the coastal city.
However, many of those who are visiting Cox’s Bazar are trying to find relief by immersing themselves in the salty waters of the Bay of Bengal.
Tourists entered the sea in inflatable tubes, while others enjoyed the beach with family, friends, and loved ones.
Tourist Saiful Islam from Dhaka said the heat in Cox’s Bazar was intense, and staying outdoors for long periods had become difficult. He said entering the sea brought some comfort and that his family was enjoying the experience.
Another tourist, Tanzila Akter from Chattogram, said that, despite the excessive heat, swimming in the sea felt refreshing.
She added that she was enjoying the trip with friends but stressed that safety remained crucial.
Lifeguards have continued strict monitoring to ensure the safety of beachgoers.
Lifeguard personnel were seen stationed in the designated flag-marked bathing zones at Kolatoli, Sugandha and Laboni points.
Surveillance is also being maintained through watchtowers along the beach.
Mohammad Osman, a senior lifeguard with the Sea Safe Project, said most tourists were entering the sea to cope with the extreme heat, and that lifeguards were working continuously to ensure their safety and prevent accidents.
He urged tourists to follow lifeguard instructions and to swim only within the designated flag-marked zones at the Kolatoli, Sugandha, and Laboni points.
He also advised everyone to remain cautious while enjoying the sea.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
