Concrete debris hidden under sand and seawater at Kuakata beach in Patuakhali has become a major safety concern for tourists. The hazardous remnants, including broken pillars, guide walls, and rusted rods, are mainly concentrated around the Zero Point area, where thousands of visitors bathe daily. Locals report that despite repeated accidents, the beach management committee and relevant authorities have not taken visible measures such as installing warning signs or clearing the debris.
The concrete structures originated from facilities destroyed by cyclones Sidr in 2007 and Aila in 2009, including an LGED bungalow, public toilets, and park installations. These remnants now lie submerged or scattered across the beach, posing hidden dangers during high tide. A fatal accident occurred about a year and a half ago when a tourist was struck by submerged concrete.
Local visitors and business owners have urged immediate safety measures, while Kuakata municipal administrator Md. Yasin Sadek stated that risky areas will be marked and warning signs installed to ensure tourist safety.
মাইনুদ্দিন আল আতিক, কুয়াকাটা (পটুয়াখালী) প্রকাশ : ৩০ মে ২০২৬, ১০: ০৬ পটুয়াখালীর সাগরকন্যা খ্যাত কুয়াকাটা সৈকতে জিরো পয়েন্ট ও আশপাশের এলাকায় দেখা দিয়েছে কংক্রিটের ফাঁদ। জোয়ারে তলিয়ে যাওয়ার পর এ ফাঁদ যেনো পর্যটকদের জন্য ভয়ের কারণ হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছে। স্থানীয়
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