Cox’s Bazar, the world’s longest sea beach, is gradually losing its natural charm due to the growing menace of litter and waste. Pollution caused by the indiscriminate dumping of garbage not only spoils the scenic beauty but also raises health concerns for tourists.
In recent days, the situation has worsened, particularly around the Sugandha Point, where both visitors and some local vendors have been found dumping waste directly onto the beach. From discarded coconut husks to plastic wrappers and heaps of trash, litter is scattered across large stretches of sand, creating an eyesore and an inconvenience for tourists.
The impact is most visible from the beachfront to the casuarina groves, where trash mars the otherwise pristine landscape. The problem, locals say, is not a lack of dustbins — many have been installed — but rather their underuse or misuse.
Environmentalists and concerned citizens are urging authorities to take stricter action. They emphasise the need for regular waste management, increased awareness campaigns, and active monitoring to ensure visitors and vendors dispose of waste responsibly.
Without urgent steps, they warn, the pollution could damage not just the environment, but also Cox’s Bazar’s image as a premier tourist destination.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Hussain Shetu
