Sustainable tourism in Cox's Bazar

Cox's Bazar is one of Bangladesh's top tourist destinations. Tourism in this area led to the development of infrastructure facilities such as hotels, restaurants, airport, etc. 

But numerous problems persist. Huge crowds, unplanned hotel construction, poor waste management, security problems, etc., are just some of them. 

For tourism to flourish in this area in a sustainable manner, control measures by the authorities must be taken. The authorities should adopt effective strategies—such as involving locals in decision-making and protecting the environment—to address issues that are sensitive to society and environment. There should also be more coordination between different levels of administrative structures, local governments and stakeholders.

Md Abdullah Hel Kafi, By email