Tourists throng Kuakata beach

Heavy rush of tourists in Kuakata on Friday 7 Jan 2025.

Patuakhali: Thousands of tourists throng the beach in Kuakata, the daughter of the sea, famous for sunrise and sunset, during the weekend. The arriving tourists are having fun with the waves of the sea. Some are sitting on the benches of the beach and enjoying the natural beauty. In addition, there is an increased presence of tourists at the mouths of three rivers, Jhauban, Shutki Palli, Gangamati and Lal Kakrar Char, Mishripara Buddhist Temple and various islands and forests along the sea route.

According to the Kuakata Hotel Motel Owners Association, about 80% of the hotels in Kuakata have already been booked. In addition to the weekend on Friday and Saturday, a month-long tourism fair is being organized in Kuakata. This fair includes various cultural activities, exhibitions of local products and special entertainment, which are attracting tourists. Sales have increased in food hotels and residential hotels. Tourist police are on the lookout for the safety of the tourists.

Tourist Nadim Mahmud, who came from Dhaka, said, "The natural beauty and peaceful environment of Kuakata are truly enchanting. It seems worthwhile to come to watch the sunrise and sunset on the beach here. There is even more joy on the occasion of the fair.

Sohel Zaman, who came from Faridpur, said, all tourism-related businessmen should further improve the quality of service. Kayakata tourism is enjoying the benefits of the Padma Bridge. Now it is urgent to upgrade the Faridpur-Kuakata highway to six lanes. There is nothing to entertain tourists here, exclusive tourism is very important.

Abdul Motaleb Sharif, president of the Hotel-Motel Owners Association, said that many tourists come to Kuakata during the two-day weekly holiday. About 80% of the hotels in Kuakata have already been booked.

Kuakata Tourist Police Inspector Md. Habibur Rahman said, "We are ready to provide services and legal assistance to all tourists visiting Kuakata. Many tourists are present in Kuakata during the two-day weekly holiday. Tourist police are engaged in their service round the clock. The police are divided into different teams and are performing their duties. Our mobile team is working in the field. Tourists are being made aware of all issues by miking around the clock."

Mohipur Police Station OC Md. Tariqul Islam said, "We have also strengthened the security of tourists with the Kuakata Tourist Police." - Gofran Palash