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’
Guliakhali beach now a reserved tourism zone
Guliakhali Sea Beach, a unique sea beach located in Sitakunda upazila, was declared a reserved area for tourism yesterday.
Investment, creating jobs: Young Bangladeshis turning to tourism business
Young people in Bangladesh are increasingly joining the country’s largely untapped tourism sector on completion of the tertiary-level education instead of running after government and private jobs.
No outdoor events in Cox’s Bazar on New Year's Eve
There will be no outdoor event to welcome the new year 2022 in Cox's Bazar.
Tourism’s share 3.02% in GDP
Tourism’s contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated at 3.02 per cent by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
Govt to build 11km elevated road over Kishoreganj haors
The government is set to undertake a nearly Tk 3,500-crore project to construct an 11-kilometre elevated road over haors in Kishoreganj to connect the northeastern backwater to the mainland.
Registration a must for tour operators
The Jatiya Sangsad yesterday passed a bill to make it mandatory for tour operators and guides to get registered.
Asia tourism reopens with big-spending Chinese stuck at home
Asia’s gradual easing of international travel curbs is proving a welcome relief for the region’s hard-hit tourism operators slowly opening up to visitors from around the world - with one giant exception.
Tourism stimulus disbursement begins
Bangladesh Bank yesterday started to implement the loan disbursement process for the tourism sector with a view to helping them make a comeback from the business slowdown.
Kanchenjunga drawing tourists to Tetulia
Tourists from across the country are now flocking to Tetulia upazila in Panchagarh district in hopes of catching a glimpse of the peak of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest mountain.
Moulvibazar gets tourist bus service
The Moulvibazar district administration yesterday launched a bus service to facilitate travel for both domestic and foreign tourists so as to encourage more people to visit the region.