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Tourism

File photo of State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat. Photo: Collected.

Tourism can be key driver of jobs, growth: State Minister Millat

The government views the tourism sector not only as an important economic driver but also as a powerful means of job creation, regional development and cultural exchange, he said.

Stakeholders discuss challenges and opportunities in Bangladesh’s tourism sector at a roundtable conference titled “New Government, New Hope for the Tourism Sector in Bangladesh” organised by the United Tourism Stakeholders Society of Bangladesh (UTSSOB) at a city hotel in Dhaka on 14 May 2026. Photo: TBS

Tourism development in Bangladesh hampered by lack of research-based data: Stakeholders

Tourists pose as they enjoy the Mahanakhon Skywalk Rooftop at Mahanakhon building in Bangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

India's travel industry braces for hit from Modi's appeal to avoid foreign trips

Representational Image of tourism. Photo: Fazlay Rabby

Govt aims to raise tourism’s GDP contribution to 6–7%: Minister

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam. Photo: Colleted

DCs directed to ensure tourists' safety: Minister

Representational Image of tourism. Photo: Fazlay Rabby

New council formed to coordinate tourism sector expansion

Maldivian Ambassador to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed meets Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam at the Secretariat today, 27 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh, Maldives discuss stronger tourism ties, express interest in signing MoU

Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari speaks at a programme, organised by the Embassy on ‘Nepal-Bangladesh Relations: Advancing Economic Cooperation’ in Rangpur in the evening, 24 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Nepalese envoy expounds on wide-ranging scope for bilateral cooperation during Rangpur visit

Industries and Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir speaks today at a meeting held at the Sylhet City Corporation Bhaban. 11 April 2026. Photo: BSS

Sylhet to be developed into a modern, vibrant city: Abdul Muktadir

File photo of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: Courtesy

Govt taking steps to develop tourism sector: PM

A notice outside Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, notifying temporary suspension of consular and visa services. Photo: ANI File

Panel rebukes India ministry for citing Bangladesh amid weak tourism performance

Tourists flock to Cox's Bazar sea beach on Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. Photo: TBS

3.5 lakh tourists visit Cox's Bazar amid post-Eid travel boom

Eid tourists flood Bandarban hills, filling resorts, boosting economy, amid tight security measures nationwide. Photo : BSS

Thousands flock to Bandarban to enjoy hills, clouds during Eid holidays