tourism

Ratargul and rain: A monsoon tale in motion

Experience serene monsoon travel in Sunamganj and Sylhet with a peaceful Tanguar Haor boat stay, breathtaking Niladri Lake, and the mystical Ratargul swamp forest. Reconnect with nature and escape urban chaos in Bangladesh.

Tourism industry in Cox’s Bazar eyes Tk 700cr revenue during Eid

Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily

Chengdu: A Blend of History and Modern Charm

Yet beneath its leisurely charm, Chengdu is a powerhouse of technology and industry, home to a rapidly growing high-tech sector. The city’s vibrant nightlife, neon-lit skyline, and thriving music and art scenes stand in stark contrast to its ancient roots, where the Wuhou Shrine whispers tales of the Three Kingdoms era, and the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu keeps the spirit of China’s most celebrated poet alive.

New traditions but same old hospitality in modern Islamabad

Since its foundation in the 1960s, Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has always been a well-planned city, with separate zones for administration, educational and commercial institutions and residential areas –unlike most major cities in the Indian sub-continent.

5 scenic Asian spots where cherry blossoms will take your breath away

Experience Asia’s breath-taking cherry blossoms in Yoshino, Seoul, Shanghai, Vietnam, and Taiwan. From vibrant festivals to scenic parks, these destinations offer stunning pink and white blooms, cultural celebrations, and unforgettable travel experiences for every nature enthusiast.

Inbound tourism: The economic boost Bangladesh keeps ignoring

Frequently referred to as the “land of rivers”, Bangladesh is interwoven by over 700 rivers and produces breath-taking views, as well as an ecology that sustains a thriving biodiversity.

Global Tourism Resilience Day / Sustainable tourism requires greater environmental stewardship

Sustainability is undeniably one of the most crucial issues for our rapidly changing world as it is vital for our survival and essential to preserving the planet for future generations.

Goodbye cold, hello colour: 5 breath-taking places to experience Bangladesh’s spring

As spring arrives, explore these five vibrant destinations in Bangladesh: Godkhali Flower Garden’s blooming fields, Shimul Bagan’s fiery blossoms, Golap Gram’s fragrant rose village, Mirinja Valley’s serene landscapes, and Monpura Island’s coastal charm.

Trouble in tourist paradise

Thousands of people were leaving the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as an unprecedented series of earthquakes shook the top travel destination...Some 6,000 people have already left the island, known for its spectacular cliffside views and a dorma

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

Thai police struggle to track suspect; 'new bomb' false alarm (video)

Thai police say the trail had gone cold in the hunt for a bomber a week after 20 people were killed in the country's worst bomb attack.

August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015

Bangladesh, Vietnam eye extending ties in security

President Abdul Hamid today meets his Vietnam counterpart Truong Tan Sang and discusses security, connectivity, trade, investment, tourism and culture.

May 16, 2015
May 16, 2015

5.7 Nepal quake shakes Dhaka

A moderate 5.7 earthquake struck in the already devastated Nepal Saturday afternoon which was felt in Dhaka and some parts of Bangladesh.

May 10, 2015
May 10, 2015

Nepal tourism envisions rebound plan after quake

The devastating earthquake of April 25 has left Nepal’s fragile infrastructure in ruins, its popular trekking trails scarred by landslides and iconic World Heritage Sites in tatters.

March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015

Marrakech named world's top destination 2015 by TripAdvisor users

Known as the “Jewel of the Desert,” the bustling city climbed five places to claim bragging rights to the top spot.

March 18, 2015
March 18, 2015

19 killed in Tunis museum attack

At least 19 people, including 17 foreign tourists are killed after gunmen targeted a museum in the Tunisian capital.

January 6, 2015
January 6, 2015

A heart full of moonlight

Have you seen the barn owl in the moonlight, inaudibly searching for a field mouse to feed its young or the flying squirrel leaping from one tree to another filtering the light and the shadow of the moon? Have you seen an egret flying into the moon, or just one dwarf tree standing alone in the plains under the full moon, creating a black and white negative of its daytime image?

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