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Tag: Tourism
Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar train service expected to tourism prospects
Dhaka, Mar 23 : Unveiling a fresh route with the potential of attracting both foreign and domestic tourists, the government is set to launch a Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar train service at the end of next year.
Dhaka, Kathmandu sign 4 MoUs on tourism, cultural coop
Bangladesh and Nepal on Monday signed four Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to enhance cooperation between the two countries in tourism, sanitation, cultural exchange and railways link.
কক্সবাজারকে আঞ্চলিক এভিয়েশন হাবে পরিণত করার কাজ এগিয়ে চলছে
কক্সবাজার, ৮ ডিসেম্বর – বেসামরিক বিমান পরিবহন ও পর্যটন প্রতিমন্ত্রী মোঃ মাহবুব আলী বলেছেন, কক্সবাজার বিমানবন্দরকে আন্তর্জাতিকমানে উন্নীত করে আঞ্চলিক এভিয়েশন হাবে পরিণত করার কাজ দ্রুত গতিতে এগিয়ে চলছে। সাগর, পাহাড় আর দ্বীপের সৌন্দর্যের আকর্ষণে ছুটে আসা দেশি-বিদেশি পর্যটকদের যাতায়াতকে…
St Martin’s islanders angry, reeling with COVID sans support
The residents of Saint Martin’s island located in the southernmost part of Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal are deprived of basic rights due to the negligence of the administration in providing them with access to basic necessities.
Wedding package at Amari Dhaka
Amari Dhaka has launched a new luxury milestone with the creation of a unique wedding package, a new package where guests are treated to a relaxing wedding planning experience.
Tourist dies falling off Cox’s Bazar multi-storied resort
A tourist died falling from the eighth floor of a resort in Kolatoli area in Cox’s Bazar town.
Sundarbans open to visitors again after 7 months for corona
Dhaka, Nov 03 – The Sundarbans, a Unesco World Heritage Site, reopened its door to tourists on Sunday after a seven-month closure because of the ongoing pandemic. On the first day of reopening, 700-800 visitors entered the world’s largest mangrove…
Dhaka to Jaflong direct bus service from Nov 2
Dhaka, Oct 31 – A direct bus service from Dhaka to Jaflong and Bholaganj, popular tourist spots in Sylhet division, will start operating from November 2, with the aim to boost the tourism in the country, according to Imran Ahmad,…
Tourist drowns in Sitakuda lake
A tourist drowned while taking bath in Sahasradhara lake at Sotodarogarhat in Sitakunda Upazila of Chattogram on Friday.
Sundarbans set to reopen to tourists after 7 months
After seven months of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Forest Department is expected to reopen the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and a Unesco World Heritage Site, soon to tourists.
Inter-Asia Group’s Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox’s Bazar soon
Singapore-based Inter-Asia Group Pte Ltd will develop the Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox’s Bazar.
Best & Worst Destinations Worldwide for Sustainable Expats
Making up eight of the top 10 destinations, Europe dominates the ranking of the best and worst destinations for sustainability in the world. At the other end of the scale, Asia fails to impress with six destinations in the bottom…
No more ‘ladies and gentlemen’ on Japan Airlines flights
If you’re stepping on a Japan Airlines (JAL) plane anytime next month, chances are you won’t hear the term “ladies and gentlemen” anymore.
Tourists flock to Comilla sites as virus restrictions ease
People have been thronging archaeological sites in Cumilla since they were opened Wednesday after a six-month shutdown triggered by coronavirus.
Bangladesh’s Museums, archaeology sites reopen Wednesday
Dhaka, Sept 16 – After six months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has decided to reopen all museums and heritage sites under the Department of Archaeology on a limited scale from Wednesday.
বান্দরবানে ৫ তারকা হোটেল ও বিনোদন পার্কের নির্মাণ কাজ শুরু
বান্দরবানের নীলগিরিতে পাঁচ তারকা ম্যারিয়ট হোটেল এবং বিনোদন পার্কের নির্মাণ কাজ শুরু হয়েছে। শনিবার এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে জানানো হয়, সিকদার গ্রুপের উদ্যোগে বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর ২৪তম ডিভিশন, ৬৯তম ব্রিগেড সেনা কল্যাণ ট্রাস্ট এবং আর অ্যান্ড আর হোল্ডিংস লিমিটেড যৌথভাবে প্রকল্পটি বাস্তবায়ন…
Sundarbans tourism businesses look for reopening
Hit hard by coronavirus fallouts, tourism-based businesses in the Sundarbans are eagerly waiting for reopening of tourism in the world’s largest mangrove forest for their survival as they suffered huge losses over the past five months.
করোনায় সুন্দরবন পর্যটন শিল্পে ধস
করোনা পরিস্থিতিতে দীর্ঘদিন আটকে থাকার পর প্রকৃতির সান্নিধ্যে যেতে চাইলে সুন্দরবন ভ্রমণ হতে পারে অন্যতম ভালো গন্তব্য।
খাগড়াছড়ির পর্যটন কেন্দ্রগুলো অবশেষে খুলে দেয়া হচ্ছে
পার্বত্য জেলা খাগড়াছড়ির পর্যটন কেন্দ্রগুলো দীর্ঘ ৫ মাস পর খুলে দেয়া হচ্ছে। আগামী ২৮ আগস্ট থেকে এই জেলার প্রধানতম ৪টি পর্যটন কেন্দ্র জনগণের জন্য উন্মুক্ত হচ্ছে।
Bangladesh, South Korea explore opportunities in tourism
Tour operators from Bangladesh and South Korea at a webinar have discussed ways to explore tourism opportunities, highlighting the scopes that South Korea offers.
Cox’s Bazar tourist spots, facilities to reopen Monday
Sea beaches, tourist spots and hotels-motels in Cox’s Bazar municipality area will reopen on a limited scale for tourists on Monday after about a five-month closure due to COVID-19 pandemic, official News Agency BSS reported on Sunday.
3 missing tourists found dead in Feni river
The bodies of three tourists, who went missing while swimming in Feni River on Saturday, were recovered from the river in Companiganj upazila of Noakhali on Sunday morning.
Tourist information centres to be set up in all div cities
Dhaka, July 29 – State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali on Wednesday said a tourist information centre will be set up in each of the divisional cities, aiming to make information of tourist destinations available.He revealed…
Special incentive pack urged for tourism to overcome crisis
Dhaka, July 11- Speakers at a virtual discussion on Saturday demanded a special incentive package from the government to overcome the current crisis in the tourism sector in of Cox’s Bazar during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 casts gloom on tourism in Rangamati, Bandarban
Dhaka, June 26 – The global outbreak of the Covid-19 has affected life and economy, unlike anything the world has ever seen. The travel restrictions that came with this pandemic wreaked havoc on the transport and tourism sectors.
Greece reopens to tourists, with random testing
Greece is officially open to tourists as of Monday, with the first international flights expected into Athens and the northern city of Thessaloniki where passengers will not face compulsory coronavirus tests.
153 Bangladeshis stranded in UK returning home Sunday
The second special flight carrying 153 stranded Bangladeshis from the UK is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on early Sunday.
Bangladesh to finalize SOP on tourism within a week
DHAKA, June 9, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh is going to set a national SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for tourism sector within a week with a framework over how the travel and leisure industry will maintain health guidelines and social distancing…
Amari Dhaka, ONYX Group hotel, enhances hygiene & safety
Dhaka – 8 June 2020: In preparation to welcome travellers back to its hotels across the Asia-Pacific and to reassure guests who are currently in residence, ONYX Hospitality Group has announced enhanced operational hygiene and safety standards in an initiative…