Located just 12 kilometers south of Cox’s Bazar beach, Himchari Eco Park is a popular tourist spot where visitors flock to enjoy the harmony of hills and sea. With its modest yet picturesque waterfall, Himchari Jharna, the park transforms into a breathtaking sight during the monsoon season, drawing hundreds of thousands of tourists annually.
However, the park’s natural charm is under threat due to the growing influx of visitors. People dump plastic waste and other garbage into the hillside ravines, tarnishing the park’s pristine environment. Despite installing several dustbins across the park, many remain unused, allowing the trash to accumulate at the bottom of the hills.
According to officials, the impact is more than aesthetic. “This pollution is not only ruining the park’s beauty but also endangering the environment. Immediate steps are essential to tackle this issue,” they warned.
The sight of waste-filled ravines starkly contrasts with the park’s serene surroundings, underscoring the urgent need for stricter waste management measures.
By Abdur Rashid Manik
Photo: Hussain Shetu
