St Martin’s Island: 9-month travel ban starts today

Tourism at Saint Martin’s Island in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar comes to a halt from today as the government’s ban on tourist travel takes effect.
31 January 2025

St Martin's Island: Businesses call for extending permission for travel, overnight stay

Under the banner, "Saint Martin's Island Environment and Tourism Protection-Development Alliance", the businesses made the demand at a press conference organised at the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) auditorium at Paltan today
23 January 2025

Cox's Bazar to host Burning Crab Festival inspired by global creativity

The festival's main attraction will be a showcase of traditional and creative cuisine, with special dishes crafted by celebrity chef Inara Jamal
22 January 2025

Domestic tourism heats up this winter

The local tourism industry was suffering from apprehension over the loss of business amid a long recession stemming from mass unrest, which began in July
19 December 2024

National University to work with country's tourism sector: NU VC

National University Vice-chancellor Professor ASM Amanullah today stressed the need for speeding up development in the country's tourism sector
17 December 2024

HC upholds decision to limit tourism in Saint Martin's Island

The High Court today upheld a government decision to limit tourism in Saint Martin's Island for protection of environment
3 December 2024

Tourist ships resume service on Cox’s Bazar-Saint Martin’s route

The ship is expected to reach Saint Martin around 4:00pm.
1 December 2024

Bangladeshis spend $4b annually for healthcare abroad

DCCI Senior Vice President Malik Talha Ismail Bari says in a seminar on outbound healthcare tourism
23 November 2024

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
5 November 2024

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
19 October 2024

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.
10 October 2024

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
6 October 2024

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
11 July 2024

Bhutan reduces fees for Bangladeshi tourists

Department of Tourism of Bhutan notified that it has revised its policy for Bangladeshi tourists
3 June 2024

Pvt hajj agencies fail to rent houses for pilgrims in KSA

HAAB, ministry trade blame over ‘mismanagement’
1 May 2024

Attacks in hilly areas will not affect tourism: tourist police chief

Additional Inspector General of Police Md Abu Kalam Siddique, the chief of Tourist Police, today said the attack in the hilly areas will not affect tourism sector
6 April 2024

10 women honoured for their contributions in aviation, tourism sectors

Ten distinguished women were awarded today for their outstanding achievement in aviation, tourism, aeronautical engineering and culinary sectors
13 March 2024

Experts for a regional alliance of South Asian airlines

Aviation experts and top officials of different airlines yesterday stressed the need to form a regional alliance among South Asian airlines to sustain against the competition of global mega airlines, stretch their market share, and increase customer satisfaction.
10 February 2024

Govt to fine foreigners overstaying visas, working without permit

The government has decided to impose fines and progressive tax on a daily basis on foreigners for overstaying their visas and working illegally in Bangladesh, according to a decision taken at a meeting on Tuesday.
7 February 2024