Four-Storey Building Demolished in Crackdown on Illegal Structures Along Cox’s Bazar Marine Drive
Authorities have launched a demolition drive against illegal structures along Marine Drive in Cox’s Bazar, targeting unauthorised resorts and other establishments built along the coastal road.
The operation includes the demolition of a four-storey building as part of efforts to remove illegal developments from the scenic route connecting Cox’s Bazar with Teknaf.
Marine Drive is a major coastal highway known for its sea views and tourism potential. The construction of unauthorised buildings and resorts along the road has drawn attention to the need for proper land-use management and enforcement of construction regulations.
The latest operation is aimed at clearing structures identified as illegal by the authorities. However, further details about the number of establishments targeted, the agencies conducting the drive and the timeline for completing the operation were not immediately available.
The demolition campaign highlights ongoing concerns over unregulated development in one of Bangladesh’s prominent coastal tourism areas.
Authorities have launched a demolition campaign against illegal structures along the Marine Drive road between Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf, including a four-storey building.
The operation targets resorts and other establishments reportedly built illegally on both sides of the scenic coastal road. The demolition of the four-storey building marks part of the broader effort to remove unauthorised structures from the area.
Marine Drive is an important coastal route connecting Cox’s Bazar with Teknaf. The presence of unauthorised developments along the road has raised concerns about land use and the protection of the surrounding coastal environment.
The latest enforcement action aims to clear illegal establishments from the roadside. Further details about the number of structures targeted, the authorities leading the operation and the total extent of the demolition drive were not available in the retrieved report.
Reporting by Borderless for The Borderless Journal. Filed under Uncategorized · 27 Oct 2026, 15:00.
