Kuakata sea beach in Patuakhali has become nearly deserted during this year’s Valentine’s Day, a time when it usually draws large crowds of tourists. Business owners and local guides report that the ongoing 13th parliamentary election and the approaching Ramadan have sharply reduced tourist arrivals over the past two weeks, raising fears of a collapse in the local tourism economy.
Hotel operators, tour guides, and shop owners describe severe financial losses as hotels remain empty and beachside shops see no customers. Mamun Khan, director of Hotel Sea Crown, said they had prepared for the Valentine’s season but faced major losses due to the lack of visitors. The Kuakata Tour Guide Association reported that 70 trained guides are currently without work, while the Tour Operators Association warned of significant revenue losses for both businesses and the government.
Tourist Police officials said patrols continue across all major beach areas to ensure visitor safety. Many local entrepreneurs believe the situation may not improve before the upcoming Eid, deepening concerns over the region’s tourism-dependent economy.
মাইনুদ্দিন আল আতিক, কুয়াকাটা (পটুয়াখালী) প্রকাশ : ১৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৮: ৫৪ মাইনুদ্দিন আল আতিক, কুয়াকাটা (পটুয়াখালী) নির্বাচনের প্রভাবে পর্যটকশূন্য হয়ে পড়েছে কুয়াকাটা সমুদ্রসৈকত। প্রতি বছর এ দিনে পটুয়াখালীর পর্যটননগরী কুয়াকাটা সমুদ্র সৈকতে ফাগুনের
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