Where land meets the bay

Cox’s Bazar lies on Bangladesh’s southeastern coast. The beach and the Bay of Bengal define its visual identity: broad sand, incoming waves, and an uninterrupted view towards the water.

Looking beyond the postcard

The strongest coastal images often need very little in the frame. A boat, a person, or a line of surf can reveal the scale of the shoreline. The appeal here is as much about open space as it is about a single landmark.

Close to home

Cox’s Bazar is one of the places I have visited in Bangladesh, and one of the country’s best known. The long beach is why most people come. The open space is the reason to stay a little longer.

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