Modernization has reached even the remotest villages, transforming landscapes where once stood humble mud houses into rows of towering buildings. Bricks and concrete now replace traditional mud homes’ soft, earthy texture as people seek greater comfort.
Yet, the serene charm of a mud house is challenging to find within the rigid walls of these new structures. This transformation is evident in many villages of Cox’s Bazar, although a few mud houses still stand as symbols of a fading heritage.
With economic progress, technological advancements, and changing tastes, few want to live in mud houses anymore. Those with the means are increasingly turning toward modern homes built with concrete.
Raisul Javed, a resident of Fakirjhumpara village in Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, told Cox’s Bazar Life that people are adapting to the times, constructing concrete homes to keep up with urbanization.
He added that, as a result, traditional mud houses in rural Bangladesh are steadily disappearing under the shadow of modernity.
By Rajin Saleh
