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’
US-Bangla to start Dhaka-Delhi direct flights this month
US-Bangla Airlines is going to start direct flights to its 12th international destination, India's capital Delhi, from the last week of July.
Tourist turnout lacklustre ahead of Eid
Hospitality service providers in Cox’s Bazar are not expecting an onrush of tourists amid the upcoming holiday centring Eid-ul-Azha as ongoing inflationary pressure and unfavourable weather are keeping travellers at bay.
BB to launch debit card that can be used in India
The card will help travellers make payments while in India
Tourism Board arranges mega event to attract regional tourists
Around 100 tour operators from India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka are participating in the programme.
3-day int’l tourism fair beings in Dhaka
The three-day international tourism fair -- Dhaka Travel Mart -- began at a city hotel today.
Plan to tag Ctg, Cox’s Bazar as drug-prone zone raises fears about tourism
It will also send a negative message to other countries and discourage foreign tourists from visiting Bangladesh's prime tourist destinations, the tour operators said
Tourism takes off with the coming of winter
Tourist spots across Bangladesh are abuzz with both domestic and foreign travellers as the coming of winter, the country’s main holiday season, has again brought cheers to the tourism sector following the relaxing of enforcement of pandemic restrictions since the middle of last year.
Seminar laments lack of proper plans for tourism
The tourism sector in Bangladesh is still suffering and has not flourished properly due to a lack of proper planning, which may be a barrier to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, speakers told a seminar today.
‘Help flourish tourism sector’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged private entrepreneurs to come forward to develop the country’s tourism sector and help achieve inclusive economic growth.
Indonesia’s ban on sex outside marriage poses no risk to tourists: Bali governor
Visitors to Bali will not be put at risk by Indonesia's newly ratified criminal code, the island's governor said, dismissing concerns that revised laws which include articles criminalising sex outside marriage may scare away tourists from its shores..Indonesia's parliament last week passed