Dhaka, July 14 -- winning architect Marina Tabassum has stressed the urgency of preserving Cox's Bazar's environment, noting that while environmental challenges persist, meaningful experiences for tourists have been lacking.

She made the remarks at the first-ever 'Discourse By The Shore' - Architects' Summit 2025 held recently at the eco-friendly Mermaid Beach Resort on Pechardwip, located along the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf Marine Drive.

Over 60 architects from across Bangladesh gathered for two days to discuss eco-tourism, climate-resilient tourism development and the role of architecture in shaping the future of Cox's Bazar, said a media release on Monday.

Curated by architect Marina Tabassum, the summit emphasised sustainable tourism and ...