Tourism

Tourists enjoy natural beauty standing on a hanging bridge in Rangamati. File Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Restriction on tourism in Rangamati lifted

Local businesses involved in the tourism sector are making necessary preparations to welcome tourists and special discounts will be offered to attract more visitors

Saint Martin's Island is a popular tourist spot. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Balancing tourism and conservation: St Martin faces tough choices

TOAB has threatened of tougher movement if tourism on Saint Martin's Island is curtailed. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

TOAB threatens movement against move to limit tourists on Saint Martin

Popular tourist destinations like Tanguar Haor, Shaheed Siraj Lake (Niladri), Shimul Garden, and the Jadukata River are now filled with visitors. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Haor tourism: Sunamganj sees increased tourist flow after losses

Tourists flocked to Cox's Bazar on the occassion of Durga Puja holiday this week. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Cox’s Bazar pulls crowds on Puja holidays

The adviser speaking at a seminar on 30 September. Photo:BSS
Economy

Foreign adviser for easing visa procedure to boost tourism 

Speakers at a discussion organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism at the National Press Club in Dhaka to mark World Tourism Day 2024 on 27 September. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Tourism contributes only 3% to Bangladesh's GDP: Tourism Corporation chairman

Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Nasreen Jahan speaks at a media briefing at the secretariat on Thursday (26 September). Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Govt to observe tourism week, month involving youths

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Tourism entrepreneurs call for industry-friendly policy reforms

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Tourism in Bangladesh: A catalyst for job creation

CAAB Chairman Air-Vice Marshal Md Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan in a meeting with Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Nasreen Jahan at the latter's office on 23 September. Photo: Courtesy
Aviation

CAAB chairman calls on civil aviation, tourism secretary

Amid the volatility that erupted from the ethnic conflict in the district, coupled with a blockade and transport strike, all the 50 hotels in Rangamati are witnessing a complete halt in business, with visitor arrivals plummeting to zero. Photo: Md Minhaj Uddin/TBS
Bangladesh

Unrest in hills: Tourism, hotel business in Rangamati at a standstill 

Customers at a stall at the 11th Asian Tourism Fair 2024 on 18 September. Photo: Jahir Rayhan
Bangladesh

11th Asian Tourism Fair kicks off in Dhaka