Kuakata threatened by erosion

It is imperative to take effective measures to combat erosion at Kuakata sea beach

It is disturbing to note that the tourist hub of Kuakata, famous for its white sandy beach offering a full view of the sunrise and sunset, is slowly falling prey to erosion by the sea. According to a report in this newspaper on Saturday, continuous erosion has washed away around 33 km of the sea beach. In the past 10 years, thousands of acres of Latachapali mangrove have disappeared and the famous religious sites in the area are facing the risk of extinction. The Kuakata National Park and the green farms that dot this tourist town are also facing threat of extinction.

Kuakata is one of the places in the country that attract a huge number of local and foreign tourists every year. These are the places through which tourism sector can thrive and flourish. But the vast prospects of these places are yet to be explored. We have the longest sea beach in the world. The vast and vibrant Inani sea beach and Moheshkhali sea beach also attract scores of local and foreign tourists every year. Kuakata sea beach soothes the eyes of the onlookers. Thousands of tourists throng Kuakata to enjoy the sunrise and sunset scenes. But since residential hotels, motels and rest houses have not been set up there like those in Cox’s Bazar, tourists going there cannot stay there at night.   

  Natural tourism can contribute immensely to the national economy if necessary steps are taken in this regard. Sundarbans, the biggest mangrove forest in the world, is an ideal place for eco tourism. Hundreds of people, including many foreigners, enjoy the beauty of this vast forest. But it is unfortunate that the resources of this forest are depleting fast due to lack of care and attention. There are places of historical importance, ancient temples and monasteries that can be the subject of cultural tourism. Many historical sites and structures are on the verge of ruination due to lack of repair and renovation.

There are entrepreneurs who can establish hotels, restaurants and rest houses in remote areas to promote tourism. This will contribute GDP growth on the one hand, and create employment opportunity on the other. It is imperative to take effective measures to combat erosion at Kuakata sea beach. Protective measures like can arrest the erosion. Long term measures should also be taken to tame erosion. If Kuakata sea beach is washed away due to the onslaught of erosion it will be a great economic loss for the country.      

Kuakata threatened by erosion

It is imperative to take effective measures to combat erosion at Kuakata sea beach

It is disturbing to note that the tourist hub of Kuakata, famous for its white sandy beach offering a full view of the sunrise and sunset, is slowly falling prey to erosion by the sea. According to a report in this newspaper on Saturday, continuous erosion has washed away around 33 km of the sea beach. In the past 10 years, thousands of acres of Latachapali mangrove have disappeared and the famous religious sites in the area are facing the risk of extinction. The Kuakata National Park and the green farms that dot this tourist town are also facing threat of extinction. Kuakata is one of the places in the country that attract a huge number of local and foreign tourists every year. These are the places through which tourism sector can thrive and flourish. But the vast prospects of these places are yet to be explored. We have the longest sea beach in the world. The vast and vibrant Inani sea beach and Moheshkhali sea beach also attract scores of local and foreign tourists every year. Kuakata sea beach soothes the eyes of the onlookers. Thousands of tourists throng Kuakata to enjoy the sunrise and sunset scenes. But since residential hotels, motels and rest houses have not been set up there like those in Coxs Bazar, tourists going there cannot stay there at night. Natural tourism can contribute immensely to the national economy if necessary steps are taken in this regard. Sundarbans, the biggest mangrove forest in the world, is an ideal place for eco tourism. Hundreds of people, including many foreigners, enjoy the beauty of this vast forest. But it is unfortunate that the resources of this forest are depleting fast due to lack of care and attention. There are places of historical importance, ancient temples and monasteries that can be the subject of cultural tourism. Many historical sites and structures are on the verge of ruination due to lack of repair and renovation. There are entrepreneurs who can establish hotels, restaurants and rest houses in remote areas to promote tourism. This will contribute GDP growth on the one hand, and create employment opportunity on the other. It is imperative to take effective measures to combat erosion at Kuakata sea beach. Protective measures like can arrest the erosion. Long term measures should also be taken to tame erosion. If Kuakata sea beach is washed away due to the onslaught of erosion it will be a great economic loss for the country.