Tourism

Cox’s Bazar has witnessed a dynamic shift in economic activities in the past 50 years. PHOTO: MOHAMMAD MINHAJ UDDIN
Bangladesh

Tourism sector suffers severe blow amid political turmoil

Tourism industry insiders claimed they had to count losses worth Tk 1.5 thousand crore in the last several weeks due to the cancellation of advance bookings in hotels, motels, and resorts across...

Big slide in bookings as political unrest stalks winter tourism
Bangladesh

Big slide in bookings as political unrest stalks winter tourism

View of the Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, looking south. From the left: Krisnhna Mandir Temple (Chayasim Deval), the Taleju Bell, the Harishankar Temple, King Yoga Narendra Malla’s Column, Narasimha Temple, Vishnu Temple, Char Narayan Temple, Garuda statue, the Krishna Mandir and the Vishvanath Temple. Taken by Joseph Gaye, 1888-1892. Albumen Print, 155 x 105 mm. British Library, Photo 1424/3(8).
World+Biz

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A hilltop restaurant in Moulvibazar's picturesque Sreemangal upazila stands empty as the ongoing political unrest has caused an unprecedented drop in tourist arrivals at the start of winter, typically a peak season for tourism. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS
Economy

Winter tourism in Moulvibazar sees dull start amid blockades

Professor Shiblim Rubayet Ul Islam, Chairman, BSEC, Abu Tahir Muhammad Zaber, CEO of Bangladesh Tourism Board, and Kazi Wahidul Alam, editor of The Bangladesh Monitor formally launching the ‘Bangladesh Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Awards’, in a ceremony held at BICC, Dhaka on 11 November 2023. Photo: Courtesy
Corporates

Country's first travel, tourism, hospitality award launched

To capitalise on the tourism potential surrounding the recently inaugurated Bangabandhu Tunnel beneath River Karnaphuli, Focus Point, a touring company in Chattogram, will introduce two luxury buses for tourist travel from Patenga Beach to Parki Beach in Anwara. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Bangabandhu Tunnel’s allure grows as tour buses boost tourism potential

Khairul Alam Suzan, Vice President of the Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFA). Illustration: TBS
Supplement

Rail link a game-changer for Bangladesh's maritime sector

A near empty Laboni Point of Cox's Bazar beach on 2 November amid the countrywide blockade of opposition parties. Photo: Nupa Alam/ TBS
Bangladesh

Political upheaval: Cox's Bazar tourism industry incurs Tk500cr estimated loss in a week

Photo: Courtesy
Corporates

A new era for the tourism industry centered around Bangladeshi hospitality

Tourists from China, India, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia will be issued free visas till 31 March 2024 under a pilot programme
South Asia

Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries to boost tourism

Bangladesh committed to eco friendly, people centric tourism: Mahbub Ali
Bangladesh

Bangladesh committed to eco friendly, people centric tourism: Mahbub Ali

The Capital city of Norway Oslo is a beautiful city with rich heritage and a vibrant cultural scene. Photo: Collected
Explorer

From dream to reality: My unexpected journey to Norway

Global Sustainable Tourism Network Bangladesh launched
Bangladesh

Global Sustainable Tourism Network Bangladesh launched