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Patenga beach set for tourist-friendly facelift

Published : Saturday, 29 August, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Observer staff correspondent

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The Chattogram district administration has unveiled plans to give Patenga sea beach a tourist-friendly facelift by installing modern waste bins and washrooms, improving safety, and enforcing stricter hygiene standards for businesses.

Shops failing to meet requirements for food safety, sanitation and waste management will face action, while the number of outlets at the beach may also be reduced.

Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mian announced the plans today while taking part in a cleanliness and awareness campaign at the beach.

The Beach Management Committee organised the programme with support from the district administration as part of its “Aesthetic Chattogram” initiative.

The campaign began with a rally, followed by the distribution of awareness leaflets among tourists and traders. Government officials, volunteers and residents, led by the DC, later cleaned the beach walkway and surrounding areas.

Chattogram Development Authority Chairman Engineer Belayet Hossain, senior officials from the district administration and Chattogram City Corporation, volunteers from Clean Bangladesh, and local residents joined the campaign.

During the drive, the DC inspected shops and asked traders about their waste disposal practices. He instructed them to use designated bins and encourage tourists not to litter.

“Patenga has a special appeal to both domestic and foreign tourists. But visitors often complain about its environment, cleanliness and food quality,” Zahidul said.

“We have begun work to make the beach modern and attractive while preserving its natural character. Modern bins and adequate washrooms will be installed as part of a permanent and sustainable solution.”

The district administration, city corporation, CDA, police and Beach Management Committee are working together to improve the visitor experience and promote Patenga as a tourist destination, he added.

The DC said shop owners would be invited to a meeting soon and warned that only businesses meeting the Beach Management Committee’s standards would be allowed to operate.

“Those who fail to comply will be served notices and face action,” he said.

He also questioned whether the beach needed its current number of shops. “There appear to be more shops than necessary. Those meeting the required standards will remain.”

The administration has already held talks with hotel and restaurant owners over food safety and hygiene. Businesses failing to maintain the prescribed standards will face tougher measures, he warned.

Ansar personnel will also be deployed to strengthen security, with additional members assigned if necessary.

Zahidul urged visitors to follow instructions from tourist police and security personnel, saying many enter the sea despite warnings.

“Come here, enjoy yourselves and appreciate nature. But your life is precious, so please follow the safety instructions,” he said.

Responding to allegations of misconduct by some beach management and security personnel, the DC said they would receive training and clear guidelines. Action would be taken on written complaints, he added.

Stressing that no government agency could keep the beach clean alone, Zahidul called on tourists, traders and relevant organisations to take shared responsibility.

“We want to protect Patenga’s environment by involving everyone. If all of us do our part, the beach can remain clean and beautiful,” he said.

The district administration launched its districtwide cleanliness campaign on July 25. The initiative has since expanded from government offices to educational institutions, ponds and other public spaces.

-HIS