Tourism
Sajek, Khagrachhari open to tourists after month-long restriction
The tourism restriction imposed in Sajek valley of Rangamati and Khagrachhari for over a month was lifted today
TOAB threatens movement against move to limit tourists on Saint Martin
President of Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) Mohammed Rafiuzzaman has threatened a greater movement against any “negative decision” on Saint Martin's island ahead of the tourism season
Holidaymakers throng beach towns amid Durga Puja festival
The recent rise in travellers comes as a relief for the tourism industry in Cox's Bazar, Kuakata and Sylhet as these regions were suffering from low turnout in July, August and September this year.
31 orgs, individuals receive tourism, hospitality awards
Thirty-one organisations and individuals in 25 categories have been recognised and awarded for their excellence in Bangladesh travel, tourism and hospitality sectors
Eco and heritage tourism targeted as govt eyes new genres of tourists
The government has drawn up a plan to construct facilities across the country to attract both local and international tourists looking for eco-tourism and traveling to heritage sites
Bhutan reduces fees for Bangladeshi tourists
Department of Tourism of Bhutan notified that it has revised its policy for Bangladeshi tourists
Pvt hajj agencies fail to rent houses for pilgrims in KSA
HAAB, ministry trade blame over ‘mismanagement’
Attacks in hilly areas will not affect tourism: tourist police chief
Additional Inspector General of Police Md Abu Kalam Siddique, the chief of Tourist Police, today said the attack in the hilly areas will not affect tourism sector
10 women honoured for their contributions in aviation, tourism sectors
Ten distinguished women were awarded today for their outstanding achievement in aviation, tourism, aeronautical engineering and culinary sectors
Experts for a regional alliance of South Asian airlines
Aviation experts and top officials of different airlines yesterday stressed the need to form a regional alliance among South Asian airlines to sustain against the competition of global mega airlines, stretch their market share, and increase customer satisfaction.
Govt to fine foreigners overstaying visas, working without permit
The government has decided to impose fines and progressive tax on a daily basis on foreigners for overstaying their visas and working illegally in Bangladesh, according to a decision taken at a meeting on Tuesday.
Global tourism to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024: UN
International tourism levels will be slightly higher than its pre-pandemic levels in 2024 boosted by an expected resurgence in Asia, the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said Friday
Tourism fared well in 2023 despite jitters
The overall tourism industry in Bangladesh performed well throughout the outgoing calendar year despite facing adversity in the final quarter due to ongoing political unrest, according to industry people.
Blockade hits tourism business in Sundarbans
The political action has disrupted the tour plans of holiday-makers, leading to the mass cancellation of bookings
Tourism festival begins in Kuakata
A two-day tourism festival organised by the Bangladesh Tourism Board and the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism starts in Kuakata, Patuakhali today.
Tourism industry at Saint Martin struggling to stay afloat
Saint Martin's Island off the southern coast of Cox's Bazar is usually abuzz with tourists this time each year, but the ongoing nationwide strikes and blockades have put a damper on the local tourism industry.
Tourism sector suffers severe blow amid political turmoil
Political instability ahead of the national election has appeared to be a big blow to the country’s tourism sector as the most popular tourist destinations including Cox's Bazar, St Martin and Kuakata have seen a sharp drop in the number of visitors