The Kuakata sea beach in Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali has been empty of tourists since the beginning of Ramadan, with the stress of fasting and inclement weather keeping people away. Tourism-related ...

The ongoing political turmoil and countrywide blockade have taken a heavy toll on tourism in Kuakata as visitors canceled bookings with hotels and motels. The beach area was seen quiet despite ...

Kuakata has an extensive sandy beach (30 km long and 6 km wide) from where one can get a full view of both the sunrise and the sunset. Locally known as “Sagar Kanya” (daughter of the sea), the ...

A key area in Kuakata sea beach is now under threat as a local fish trader is allegedly lifting sand from there for the last two days. The area where sand is being lifted is known as Majhi Bari ...

The sea has advanced to submerge some 45 acres of Kuakata beach in just two years. Researchers attributed the cause to rising sea level or advancement of the Bay of Bengal. Experts said seawater ...

A significant portion of the under-construction Marine Drive road in Kuakata, Patuakhali — built at a cost of nearly Tk5 crore — has collapsed into the sea even before its official inauguration.

Bangladesh-based real estate company Krishibid Group has initiated construction work on the new Krishibid Sea Palace, which is set to be Kuakata's inaugural luxury five-star hotel. This venture is ...