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Kuakata is a beautiful sunrise and sunset beach ready to welcome millions of tourists on public holidays centered around the holy Eid-ul-Fitr and Pahela Baisakh holidays. The Kuakata Beach Management Committee has already held a meeting with the participation of the leaders of the tourism service sector and law enforcement officials to ensure the safety and service of the tourists.
It is known that since the inauguration of the Padma Bridge, the presence of tourists has greatly increased in Kuakata. Therefore, this Eid there will be a huge gathering of tourists in Kuakata, the businessmen think that the business and trade of the tourism sector will gain momentum. The Hotel-Motel Owners Association informed that 60 percent of hotel-motel rooms have been booked. Administration, law enforcement and municipal authorities have prepared to provide round-the-clock security and service to tourists.
On the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Fitr, residential hotels, restaurants, Rakhine women's market, oyster market, Burmese pickles, crab fry shops are decorated with new decorations. Cameramen are also ready to take pictures of tourists. Motorcycle drivers, auto rickshaw drivers are ready to tour Kuakata attractions. Tourist boats, speed boats and water bikes are available to explore various islands and jungles by sea from Kuakata.
From Zero Point Kuakata Beach has an enchanting 18 km stretch of beach to the east and west. Tourism Park, National Park (Ecopark), Srimangal Buddhist Vihara, Seema Buddhist Vihara are now ready for tourists. Apart from this, boats have been kept ready to travel to Fatra forest, Sonakata Fakirhat (Ecopark), Red crab pasture, Lembu forest, Shutki village on the sea route to the west of Kuakata.
Mr. pickle seller. Zaheer Raihan said, various types of domestic and foreign pickles and chocolates have been picked up in the shop. I will sell spicy pickles and chocolates to tourists in Kuakata during Eid holiday.
Elite Residential Hotel Sikdar Resort & Villa and Assistant Manager of Ocean View Hotel & Convention. Al-Amin Khan said, 50 percent of our advance bookings have been completed so far. Every now and then tourists are making inquiries on the phone. This time, hundred percent room booking will be done during the Eid holidays. Besides, we have kept special discounts for tourists.
Motaleb Sharif, general secretary of the Hotel Motel Owners Association, said, “We are hopeful that many tourists will arrive in Kuakata around the holy Eid-ul-Fitr and Pahela Baisakh holidays. Kuakata beach will find life again like before, smiles will appear on the faces of all businessmen in the tourism service sector.
Kuakata Beach Management Committee Member Secretary and Kalapara Upazila Executive Officer. Rabiul Islam said, 'We have held a preparatory meeting keeping in mind that the number of tourists will increase in Kuakata during the Eid and Pahela Baisakh holidays. A mobile court team will be in the field at all times. Members of the medical team, fire rescuers and civil defense are also ready.
Tourist Police Kuakata Region Additional Superintendent of Police Abul Kalam Azad said that it is our duty to provide services and legal assistance to all tourists visiting Kuakata. A lot of tourists will come to Kuakata during the Eid holidays so we have beefed up security. CCTV cameras have been installed at different points of the beach. Our men in white will be on patrol. Hope we can provide hundred percent security to the tourists.
Mayor of Kuakata Municipality. Anwar Howladar said that many more tourists will come to Kuakata during this Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. Therefore, preparations have been made to serve the tourists coming for the Eid holiday considering everything including the safety of the tourists.
Bangladesh /OF
