Plastic Litter Pollution across Recreational and Non-Recreational Beaches of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

An Integrated Spatial Assessment of Macro-, Meso-, and Microplastic Pollution Along Cox's Bazar Beach in Bangladesh

Occurrence and Risk Assessment of Microplastics Pollution in the World’s Longest Natural Beach, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

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Microplastics were found at every site surveyed along Cox's Bazar, the world's longest natural beach in Bangladesh, with concentrations up to 1,060 particles per kilogram of sediment and the highest pollution near tourist-heavy areas. The findings show that beach tourism and nearby aquaculture are significant local sources of microplastic contamination in coastal sediments.

Identification and Spatial Distribution of Microplastics in the Coastal Regions of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

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Microplastic particles were found across all 20 sampling sites along the Cox's Bazar coastline in Bangladesh, with fibrous white particles dominant and polymer types including rayon, nylon, and polyethylene identified via FTIR spectroscopy. The widespread distribution across one of the world's longest natural sea beaches signals significant pollution pressure on a coastline critical for both ecology and local livelihoods.

From Land to Water: Intensity of Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystem and Terrestrial Interfaces from the South-West Coastal Zone of Bangladesh

A critical review of the emerging research on the detection and assessment of microplastics pollution in the coastal, marine, and urban Bangladesh

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Researchers reviewed emerging studies on microplastic pollution in Bangladesh, finding contamination across coastal beaches, marine fish, and urban environments tied to tourism and fishing activities, and highlighting the urgent need for health impact assessments and pollution-reduction policies in rapidly developing nations.