Tag: Tourism

Tk 5,695cr budget for civil aviation, tourism

- Times Report -

A total of Taka 5,695 crore has been allocated for Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry in the proposed budget for 2024-25 fiscal year (FY) to support growth of local aviation operators as well as increasing tourism contribution to the national economy. The allocation in the proposed budget is Taka 655 crore less than the

Tourism fair begins in Dhaka

- Times Report -

A three-day international tourism fair, under the style ‘Biman-Dhaka Travel Mart 2024’ begins at the ballroom of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel Dhaka on February 8, a press release said Tuesday. Organised by the premier travel and tourism publication The Bangladesh Monitor the fair is supported by Biman Bangladesh Airlines as the

Padma Bridge changing lives in the southwest

- Masudul Hoque, UNB -

Masudul Hoque, UNB Saiful, who used to be a van-puller, now sells 'fuchka' (street food) near the Padma Bridge. He now earns significantly more than he did previously - thanks to the boom the locality has seen in tourism since the Padma Bridge opened in June 2022. Many day laborers, like Saiful,

Tourism in Asia-Pacific to reach pre-pandemic level by 2024: ADB

- Xinhua -

Tourism recovery in Asia and Pacific region has picked up speed and might rebound to the pre-pandemic level by 2024, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday. The Asian Economic Integration Report 2023 said international tourist arrivals in the Asia-Pacific region rose by 399

Matarbari Deep Sea Port: New horizon for maritime economy

- A H M Masum Billah -

The government is constructing a deep-sea port at sea island Matarbari, Maheshkhali, in Cox's Bazar district. Traditionally, this district is well-known for tourism. After this port is built, Cox's Bazar will also be famous for its fast- shipping facilities. It will open the doors to new possibilities for the country's

3-day int’l tourism expo begins Dec 1

- Times Report -

A three-day international tourism expo will be held in the capital from December 1 to 3 to attract more foreign tourists here as the country is looking forward to boost inward dollar flow. Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB), an apex body of travel agents of the country, is organizing

Emirates reaffirms support to Mauritius tourism

- Times Report -

This year, Emirates celebrates 20 years of operations to Mauritius and a winning partnership that has seen more than 6.5 million passengers carried on the Dubai-Mauritius route since 2002. While celebrating the two-decade milestone Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, re-affirmed the airline’s commitment to Mauritius at a dinner reception held

Kuakata tourism, fisheries hit hard by load shedding

- United News of Bangladesh -

Already hit-hard by the Covid-19 pandemic when the tourism and fisheries sectors in Kuakata, are trying to make a comeback the recent increase is load shedding has become another blow to the local businesses. Among those who are taking the brunt the most are hotel-motel owners in Kuakata, wholesale fish traders

Dhaka Regency tourism fest kicks off

- Times Report -

Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort is celebrating a 10-day long festival titled ‘Dhaka Regency Tourism Fest-2022’ on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2022 with exclusive offers at all services & facilities, a press release said Friday. The festival is scheduled to start from September 22and will continue till October 1,

Bangladesh, Nepal seek greater collaboration

- Times Report -

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam has laid emphasis on greater collaboration with Nepal in sectors like hydroelectricity, tourism, connectivity, trade and people to people contacts. He interacted with the members of the parliamentary delegation from Nepal at the state guesthouse Padma on Thursday and hosted a lunch in