Still untouched by modern life, the name of this side of the beach comes from its main inhabitants – the red crabs. From a distance, the chars look a blazing red under the sun because they are covered with thousands of red crabs. Although red crabs have been sighted in other parts of Southeast Bangladesh – mainly remote islands of Bhola district – experts believe that Lal Kakrar Char has possibly the largest population of red crabs. Local fishermen said due to a high demand, local boys try to catch the red crabs in order to sell to tourists. “It is perhaps better if the environment of these shoals is not disturbed,” said Mamun Miah the fisherman.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 25, 2016 20:37 UTC