Rangamati's hanging bridge reopens to tourists after three months

Bridge was submerged due to rise in Kaptai Lake’s water level
24 October 2025, 17:01 PM

Saint Martin’s Island: Govt outlines 12 conditions for tourists

The government has introduced a set of guidelines to protect the environment and biodiversity of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh’s only coral island.
22 October 2025, 19:58 PM

Eco-tourism in Barguna: Neglect dims Harin Ghata’s charm

The once-pristine Harin Ghata eco-tourism site in Barguna’s Patharghata upazila is steadily losing its appeal due to prolonged neglect and lack of maintenance.
3 October 2025, 20:30 PM

Tourists cancel Nepal trips amid unrest, leaving operators distressed

'No tourists will be travelling from Bangladesh to Nepal in the next two weeks,' said Taufiq Uddin Ahmed, a former TOAB president
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Number of Bangladeshis going to India for medical treatment declined in 2024

482,336 Bangladeshis visited India on medical tourism visas in 2024, India’s Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the country's parliament
7 August 2025, 13:37 PM

Taufiq Uddin Ahmed gets lifetime achievement award for contribution to travel, tourism industry

The jury committee lauded his "visionary leadership and pioneering role in transforming the travel sector in Bangladesh"
7 July 2025, 12:31 PM

Cox’s Bazar: Eid tourism expected to generate Tk 700cr

Businesspeople expressed hope that tourism during Eid-ul-Azha holidays will generate over Tk 700 crore in transactions in Cox’s Bazar.
10 June 2025, 19:41 PM

Tourist influx in Rangamati, Sajek peaks during Eid holidays

Nature lovers crowd hill destinations as resorts report full bookings
9 June 2025, 18:31 PM

Civil aviation ministry to get Tk 2,455cr

Additionally, a reduction in customs duty rates from 10 to 3 percent was proposed on all types of jet fuel and aviation spirits which is expected to reduce airfares and stimulate passenger growth, particularly for domestic carriers
2 June 2025, 15:12 PM

60 resorts shut in Bandarban’s Lama due to bad weather

The decision was made at a meeting of the Lama Upazila Natural Disaster Preparedness Committee yesterday
1 June 2025, 19:42 PM

Cox's Bazar ready to welcome tourists during Eid holidays

With the holidays lasting nine days, the town is anticipating a surge in visitors from the day after Eid, continuing for the next five days
28 March 2025, 15:00 PM

Sylhet gears up for massive tourist influx this Eid

Expects 15-20 lakh tourists, Tk 150cr turnover
28 March 2025, 04:10 AM

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, 19:21 PM

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, 12:42 PM

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, 16:07 PM

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, 11:52 AM

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, 07:20 AM

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, 11:12 AM

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, 15:56 PM

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, 16:12 PM