Bangladesh, July 29 -- BENEATH the silvery sands of Cox's Bazar's blue beach, where thousands of tourists wander daily, captivated by its beauty, lies a highly valuable and strategically significant economic asset.
A newspaper report has revealed that precious mineral resources worth billions of dollars, including zircon and various other heavy ores, are scattered across 17 locations along the country's coastline.
The demand for zircon is steadily rising in global high-tech industries such as space technology, jet engines, nuclear reactors, semiconductors, and advanced medical equipment.
Encouragingly, research indicates that the zircon found along Bangladesh's coast boasts a purity level of approximately 96 percent, meeting internationa...