Tourism

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Thoughts

Tourism in Bangladesh: A catalyst for job creation

It is crucial to strengthen institutional frameworks for tourism governance, improve marketing strategies, and build human resource capacity to meet the growing demands of the industry

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

Resident’s of Kutubdia Para in Cox’s Bazar wade through almost waist-deep water as the district is dealing with severe water logging problems after three days of torrential rain. The heavy rains have left many homes and businesses submerged. This photo was taken on Saturday. Photo: Md Kefayet Ullah
Infrastructure

What makes Cox's Bazar waterlogging so severe? Locals blame two roads worth Tk586cr

Tourists wait to view Santorini’s famed sunset, on Santorini, Greece, July 25, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
Europe

Greece to tax cruise ship arrivals to protect popular islands from overtourism

Cape Farewell is seen in New Zealand March 9, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Henning Gloystein/File Photo
World+Biz

New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists

Wilderness at its supreme, the Castle Mountain cliff at Banff National Park in Calgary. PHOTO: TAREQ ONU
Explorer

10 places to visit in Calgary - sunniest city in Canada

A photo of a road in Sajek which has been completely submerged following days of heavy rainfall. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

250 tourists stuck in Sajek as heavy rains flood roads

Political instability causes sharp 80% drop in outbound tourism
Bangladesh

Political instability causes sharp 80% drop in outbound tourism

New areas in the low-lying regions of Bishwambharpur and Tahirpur upazilas have been submerged due to upstream waters in July. Photo: UNB
Environment

Sunamganj tourism suffers Tk50 crore loss amid floods, ongoing situation

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Economy

Travel agencies face Tk1,500cr payment crisis amid internet outage

The Qutub Shahi Tombs have mausoleums of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. PHOTO: TAREQ ONU
Explorer

Hyderabad, the city of Nizams