Tourism Industry in Bangladesh

Abstract

Bangladesh is a land of scenic beauty. The country is blessed with natural

beauty which attracts the tourists. It has beautiful beaches as well as the longest
beach in the world. It is proud of its beautiful heritage and historical relics. To
make best use of the natural gift, the country has developed facilities of modern
hotels, motels, rest houses, youth inns and restaurants, well modern modes of
communication, are available at all tourist attractions.

Now for the globalization facility the scope of tourism industry is increasing. That
is also a better way of generating sustainable GDP for Bangladesh. The
contribution of Travel & Tourism to Gross Domestic Product is expected to stay
the same at 5.6% in 2009-2012 AND GDP growth for Travel & Tourism economy
is expected to be 5.78% in current situation. Export earnings from international
visitors and tourism goods are expected to generate 5.78% of total exports in
2009-2012.

Introduction

This study builds on the current campaign for tourism industry study based on
service industry in Bangladesh. In brief, the study seeks to flesh out the objective
and substantive basis for the reform movement and the needed reform measures
to build a world class tourism industry with providing perfect service to tourists.

Tourism in Bangladesh is a slowly developing foreign currency earner. The

country has much to attract international and domestic tourists.

Bangladesh’s tourist attractions include archaeological sites, historical mosques

and monuments, resorts, beaches, picnic spots, forests and tribal people, wildlife
of various species. Bangladesh offers ample opportunities to tourists for angling,
water skiing, river cruising, hiking, rowing, yachting, sea bathing as well as
bringing one in close touch with pristine nature. Lonely
Planet ranked Bangladesh as the best value destination for the year 2011.

In the northern part, comprising the Rajshahi division, there are archaeological

sites, including the temple city Puthia in Rajshahi; the largest and most ancient
archaeological site, Mahasthangarh in Bogra; the single largest Buddhist
monastery, Paharpur in Naogaon; the most ornamental terracota Hindu temple in
Bangladesh Kantaji Temple, and many rajbaris or palaces of old zamindars.
In the south-western part, mainly the Khulna Division, there is the Sundarbans,
the largest mangrove forest of the world with Royal Bengal Tiger andspotted
deer. The historically and architecturally important sixty domed
mosque in Bagerhat is a notable site.

In the south-eastern part, which is the Chittagong division, there are natural and

hilly areas like Chittagong Hill Tracts, along with sandy sea beaches. The most
notable beach, in Cox’s Bazaar, is a contender for the title of longest unbroken
sandy sea beach in the world.

In the north-eastern part, Sylhet division, there is a green carpet of tea plants on

small hillocks. Natural reserved forests are great attractions. Migratory birds in
winter, particularly in the haor areas, are also very attractive in this area.

In 2004, the US Department of State estimated the daily cost of staying

in Dhaka at $191.

Also a brief recommendation of my rationalization findings has been presented

for further consideration of tourism industry perspective.  I hope my effort will be
highly appreciated by the service industry in Bangladesh.

Objectives & Scope

This is not believe, it is actually true that through Eco tourism, tourism industry
can play an important role to safe guard our natural resources and sustain the
ecological process of the nature which should also be the ultimate motto of
modern tourism. Eco tourism is a new concept of the present millennium. The
important role of Eco tourism is to try to combine the conservation of unique local
resources such as nature, history and culture with the establishment of tourism
industry and the activation of local communities.

Day by day the importance of Bangladesh is increasing among foreigners as a

charming tourist country. That is why market of tourism industry is expanding in
current situation. Actually the main purpose of this report is to justify and also
analyze data, facts & information of tourism industry of Bangladesh, because of
focusing the potential and less-potential sides of this sector.

Methodology:

The preparation of the possibility study of “Tourism Industry” involves the

following steps:
 

 At first I identified or collected secondary data or information about tourism

industry of Bangladesh.
 Next I developed information to figure out the findings.
 Then given some recommendations according to analysis (findings).

Limitations

Preparation of feasibility study of farm involves a number of limitations in its

various stages. While preparing the project paper I faced the following problems
which I tried at my level best to avoid:

 Collection of data is a hard job in this stage of project, because many farms are
not interested to provide their information as well.
 The arrangements of package & price are tough task for client satisfaction.
 It is difficult to estimate and do all the financial projections accurately according
to the current market.

Some tourist places in Bangladesh

Cox’s Bazaar:

Miles of golden sands, towering cliffs, surfing waves, rare conch shells, colorful
pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribes, delightful sea-food–this is Cox’s Bazaar,
the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Having the world’s longest (120 kilometers.)
beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, Cox’s Bazaar
is one of the most attractive tourist sport in the country. There are also a few very
old wooden Buddhist temples at Ramu, a few kilometers from Cox’s Bazaar, well
worth visiting. Located at a distance of 152 km. south of

Chittagong, the leading seaport of Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazaar is connected both

by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong. A drive to Teknaf, which is the
southernmost tip of the mainland of Bangladesh, is a memorable journey. A day
trip to either Moheshkhali or Sonadia, the deltaic islands nestled among the
gentle waves of the Bay of Bengal, will also be really interesting. Other
attractions for visitors are conch shell market, tribal handicraft, salt and prawn
cultivation. Besides, the longest sea-beach, Cox’s Bazaar and its adjoin areas
have a lot of things to see and places deserve visit by the tourists.

 
Shundarban:

The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest of the world is a cluster of islands
spanning over 10,000 sq. km. Out of which 6017 sq. km. within Bangladesh
territory and further extended for another 3983 sq. km. Into Indian territory.
‘Subdarbans’ meaning beautiful forest offer splendid wildlife habitat supporting
333 species of plant, 400 spices of fishes and 425 species of wildlife among of
which 49 species mammals, 315 bird species, 53 reptiles and 8 amphibians. The
larger terrestrial mammals are Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, Rhesus
macaque and Indian smooth otter.

The giant salt-water crocodiles, Rock Python, Monitor lizards and king cobra are
the prominent species of reptile group. Considering the great value of
Sundarbans it has become now the part of world heritage area that is equally
important to the nature loving tourists. So the journey to this wonderful jungle will
be very much rewarding to know the unknown. This unsurpassed jungle is only
accessible by boat. The most attractive wildlife sanctuary and eco-tourism spots
of Sundarbans: Katka, Kachikhali, Tiger Point, Egg Island, Dubla Beach, Hiron
Point, Tinkona, Mandarbaria, Kalirchair, Pushpakathi

Wild life photography by still camera/filming- video/documentary/TV media.

Experience with exciting fishing by trained otter inside the narrow canal. Meet the
nomadic fisherman-woodcutter-honey collectors, who are still on their primitive
life style and culture. Rare birds commonly seen: Masked fin foot, Adjutant stork,
White bellied Sea Eagle, Kite Kingfisher, Waders & Shore birds.

St. Martins Island:

This small coral island about 10km (6mi) southwest of the southern tip of the
mainland is a tropical cliché, with beaches fringed with coconut palms and
bountiful marine life. There’s nothing more strenuous to do here than soak up the
rays, but it’s a clean and peaceful place without even a mosquito to disrupt your
serenity. It’s possible to walk around the island in a day because it measures
only 8 sq km (3 sq mi), shrinking to about 5 sq km (2 sq mi) during high tide.

Most of island’s 5500 inhabitants live primarily from fishing, and between October
and April fisher people from neighboring areas bring their catch to the island’s
temporary wholesale market. A ferry leaves Teknaf for St Martin every day and
takes around 3 hours. Getting to St. Martin’s is a three-step program. First you’ll
need to fly or bus it down to Cox’s Bazaar, and then catch a bus to Teknaf, which
is right on the very tip of Bangladesh.

Maheskhali:
An island off the coast of Cox’s Bazaar. It has an area of 268 square kilometers.
Through the center of the island and along the eastern coast line rises a range of
low hills, 300 feet high; but the coast to the west and north is a low-lying treat,
fringed by mangrove jungle. In the hills on the coast is built the shrine of Adinath,
dedicated to Siva.

Bandarban:

The Bandarban hill district is 92-km distance from Chittagong and is situated in
the southwest flank of Myanmar hill range. This is the most attractive place to
visit and to get a touch of tribal life, luminous valley covered with dense forest,
enchanting spring and falls, panoramic lake and ideal for hill tracking. Here you
will see the Moorang tribal villages, traditional markets and Buddhist Temple. In
an ecotourist lodge you will enjoy an overwhelming scenic surroundings and
natural setup during your stay in the cottage. Visit Shaila Prepat and Chimbook
Hill. Trekking to the hilltop (3800 feet high pick) has got a spectacular natural
attraction attraction specially to witness the sunrise and sunset will give you a
sensational experience.

Paharpur:

The biggest Buddhist monastery in the south of Himalayas having gigantic

pyramidal temple with 177 monastic cells and numerous votive stupas lays at
Paharpur a picturesque village of Jamalganj under greater Rajshahi district. The
Paharpur Museum has got the rich collection of a terracotta plaque, images of
different gods & goddesses including the Buddhist status, relics, copper plates
and other objects.

Mohasthangarh:

Mohasthangarh is invariably an ancient fortified city acclaimed to be the oldest

settlement and the most prominent archaeological site of Bangladesh. The oldest
layer dates back to 300 B.C. The ancient Pundranagara, the capital of Emperor
Chandragupta, the founder of Moyura dynasty was located here and became
‘great place’ during 322-298 BC. The fourth one goes to the Islamic Middle Age
from 15th to 16th century AD. The rich archaeological museum of
Mohasthangarh have got rare collection of antiquities, terracotta objects with
many other relics recovered from the site. This 7th century archaeological
heritage contains not less than 63 stone images and about 3000 beautiful terra-
cota plaques originating many Buddhist religion and Hindu epics.

Situational analysis
Current Scenario in Bangladesh:

Gross Domestic Product (GDP):

The contribution of Travel & Tourism to Gross Domestic Product is expected to

stay the same at 5.6% (BDT465.8 bn or US$7690.3 mn) in 2009-2012 to 5.6%
(BDT1412.3 bn or US$15978.96 mn) by 2016.

Growth:

Real GDP growth for Travel & Tourism economy is expected to be 5.78% in
current situation and to average 8.64% per annum over the coming 3-5 years.

Exports:

Export earnings from international visitors and tourism goods are expected to
generate 5.78% of total exports (BDT63.5 bn or US$986.8 mn) in 2009-2012,
growing (nominal terms) to BDT134.5 bn or US$1,473.4 mn (3.5%) of total in
2019.

World Ranking:

The Bangladesh Travel & Tourism economy is ranked number:

84 in absolute size worldwide

172 in relative contribution to national economies

29 in long-term (10-year) growth

The principal channel of Government involvement in the tourism sector is the

national tourism organization, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, which is a semi
autonomous government agency reporting to the Ministry of civil Aviation and
Tourism as its administrative Ministry. Many of BPC’s managerial matters are
handling through the national Tourism Facilitation committee headed by the
secretary of the ministry of Aviation and Tourism.

BPC was created on the 27th November 1972 by order of the Government of the
People’s Republic of Bangladesh and commenced business in January 1973. It
was established as a Corporation under the laws of the country with an
authorized capital of Tk one core (roughly US$ 1.3 million then) and initial share 
capital of Tk five lakhs (roughly US$ 65,000 then).
Government Investment in Tourism

(A)  Government investment in BPC:

The latest available at the time of preparation of the master plan report shows
total government investment of over Tk. 20 crore. That amount, equivalent to us$
6.7 million was composed of fully paid capital of Tk 345 lakhs (us$ 1.15 million),
grants Tk 281 lakhs (us$ 0.93 million), and loans Tk 14.4 crore (us$ 4.82 million).
Of the total investment at the balance sheet date, net assets account for Tk 13.9
crore (us$ 4.62 million) and operating losses (including depreciation) for Tk 9.2
crore (us$ 3.07 million).

(B) Government investment in Biman Bangladesh airlines:

Substantial levels of investment have taken place both in Biman and in the
rehabilitation and development of domestic airports. In TFYP, for example an
allocation is made to Biman of Tk 140 crore (us$ 47 million), and to domestic
airport development to Tk 70 crore (us$ 23 million), for improvements at Sylhet
and Chittagong and for further capital works at Zia international Airport in Dhaka.

Private Investment in Tourism:

The tourism sector receives significant loan finance from the commercial banks.
The starting date for the period of income tax exemption for companies in the
tourism sector has been extended to June 1990. The period of exemption varies
with the district in which the activity is arrived on and portions of the profits must
be reinvested in the activity or in government bonds. Recent private sector
investment initiatives appear limited to Dhaka, however. The primary reasons for
this would appear to be demand deficiency rather than any institutional
constraints. One of the examples of private investment in tourism is Fantasy
Kingdom. Besides the Dream Holiday Park is another new attractive visiting
place, that opened last year.

Problems and constraints regarding tourism industry

Infrastructure development and the resources required for that purpose aremajor
problems standing in the way of tourism development. Planneddevelopment of
the tourist product is partly dependent on the socio-economicconditions of the
country, and this is problem as well. Marketing of Bangladeshtourism abroad
faces constraints created by inadequate funds and lack of knowledge.The
Bangladesh government and the Bangladesh Aid Group have takenseriously the
idea that Bangladesh is the test case for development. In the late1980s, it was
possible to say, in the somewhat patronizing tone sometimesadopted by
representatives of donor organizations, that Bangladesh hadgenerally been a
“good performer.” Even in straitened times for theindustrialized countries,
Bangladesh remained a favored country for substantialcommitments of new aid
resources from a strikingly broad range of donors. Thetotal estimated
disbursement for FY 1988 was estimated at US$1.7 billion, animpressive total
but just US$16 per capita. Half of that total was for food aidand other
commodities of limited significance for economic growth. Even withthe greatest
imaginable efficiency in planning and administration, resource-poor and
overpopulated Bangladesh cannot achieve significant economicimprovements on
the basis of that level of assistance.Problems in brief Despite occasional
meetings and adoption of plans of

Lack of transport links (air, rail, road and sea transport connecting major tourist
destinations).

Lack of sincerity and political will to promote Bangladesh as a

commontourism destination: This emanates due to competition between thecount
ries for tourists, given that all of the countries offer somewhatsimilar tourist
products and compete in the same markets in the world.

There has been a lack of funds and technical expertise. The little seedmoney that
the Bangladesh Tourism Fund has been established with can pump prime the
initial take-off, with publication of promotional materialsand familiarization tours.

Absence of effective coordination: This stands in the way of effectivecoordination

among the relevant departments, agencies and ministries inBangladesh.

Government tax on hotel accommodation and food facility inBangladesh is also
not adequate. An ADB report points out that “Hotelrates in Dhaka are high
compared to neighboring countries, reflecting thehigh taxation imposed on hotels
in Bangladesh.”Lack of government policy is also a problem for tourism industry.
Thisindicates that our tourism is in a problem of proper guide line.Corruption:
Corruption is one of the major problems regarding tourismindustry in
Bangladesh. For that some foreign tourist fell into problem intheir smooth and
continue journey in Bangladesh.
 

PROSPECTS

In examining the economy of Bangladesh, wherever one turns the

problemscrowd in and threaten to overwhelm the analysis. Underlying problems
thathave threatened the young nation remain unsolved. These problems
includeoverpopulation and inadequate nutrition, health, and education resources;
a lowstandard of living, land scarcity, and vulnerability to natural disaster;
virtualabsence of valuable metals; and inadequate government and bureaucratic
structures. Yet the brief history of independent Bangladesh offers much that
isencouraging and satisfying. The World Bank, leader of the Bangladesh
AidGroup, described the country in 1987 as a success story for economicdevelop
ment and expressed optimism that the goals of the Third Five-
Year Plan, and longer term development goals as well, could be attained.

The picture of day-to-day and even year-to-year performance of the economy

of Bangladesh is a mixture of accomplishment and failure, not significantlydiffere
nt from that of the majority of poor Third World countries. Thegovernment and
people of Bangladesh are entitled to take some pride in thedegree of success
they have achieved since independence, especially when
onecontrasts their success with the gloomy forecasts of economists andinternatio
nal experts. The international donor community, led by the WorldBank, similarly
can be proud of the role it has played in assisting this “largest poorest” nation to
become a respected member of the family of nations.Some other
prospects1.Tourism industry may be turned into the major source of earning
foreigncurrency for Bangladesh.

2. It has the ability to introduce Bangladesh with the people around theworld.

3.Tourism industry can also help us to create a better image in the world.

4.It can also help Bangladesh in business purpose.

5.Bangladesh has a large number of tourist spot in its area. All of them
arespecial in their own character. So all of them have individual attractionfor the
tourist if some contractual work is done for easier movement.

6.These tourist spots also can eliminate the unemployment problem

of Bangladesh. Specialist said that more than 30% employment could
beincreased if the government takes proper step for the development of tourism
areas.
7.The government of Bangladesh can earn a huge amount of revenue fromthis
sector which can help Bangladesh to establish a healthy economiccondition.

8.If we can make a position in the 7 wonders through Cox’s Bazar

andSundarbans then the prospects of tourism industry in Bangladesh will
behigher and higher.

9.As a third world country in the world Bangladesh can promote its position
through the proper utilization of tourism industry.

10.Thus the overall condition can be improved by proper utilization of tourism

sector.Reams of paper have gone into writing about the prospect of tourism inBa
ngladesh in all the mediums of reporting. For the last three decades, we
have been endeavoring to develop tourism, but the expectations have not always
beenmet. The good news is that many high officials concerned with nationaldevel
opment have recently come to understand the importance of tourism

SWOT Analysis:

SWOT stands for Strength, Weakness, and Opportunity & Threats. So SWOT
analysis of tourism industry is given below:

Strength:

1. World’s longest beach.

2. Ensure customer security.
3. Best quality service at reasonable price.
4. Secure transportations.
5. 5.      Hospitability management.
6. 6.      Unique forest like Sundarban.
7. 7.      Introducing distinctive entertainment program.

Weakness:

1. Incapability to cover all the tourist spot in Bangladesh.

2. Limited capital.
3. Limited area of operation.
4. Lack of modern technology.

Opportunities:

1. Possibility to develop new tourist areas in Bangladesh.

2. Involvement of govt. incentives.
 3. Expansion of tourist places information through internet.
4. Develop the existing tourist places to attract more tourists.
5. Number of tourist is increasing day by day.

Threats:

1. Political instability.
2. Economic inflation.
3. Natural disasters.
4. lack of communication facility

Findings

1. Tourism industry of Bangladesh has a greater impact and prospect in

theoverall socio-economic condition of Bangladesh.

2. Bangladesh has a large number of known and unknown tourist spotaround the
country such as Cox’s Bazar, Kuakata, Kantajee Tample,Saint Martin’s Island,
Sonargoan, Syllet, Sundarbans, Ramsagor, and soon.

3. In the Bangladesh, tourism has not achieved the optimal level of development
and status .Tourism business in Bangladesh, as measured byyearly tourist
arrivals. With 1 million in 2012 it constitutes about 0 .125 per cent of world total of
over 800 million.

4. A large number of tourists come to visit Bangladesh each and every

year.Though these number can be increased through proper steps and policies.

5. About 446421000 taka was earned from the tourism sector in Bangladeshin
2012. But it is not adequate with our spots. We can earn double or triple amount
by taking proper policies.

6. Notional tourism policy was formed in 1992. And in the 2012 it isdeveloped
and updated. But yet it needs some additional change in thewhole policy.

7. Tourism master plan of Bangladesh was formed in 1988. But now theworld is
more competitive in every sector. So it need some change tocompete with the
other country.
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation is the national tourism organization.They have
lack of resource and man power facility. So, though they wantto do something
but can’t.

9. Though communication and transport system in Bangladesh is quite

wellestablished, the infrastructure in the tourist places is yet to be fullydeveloped.

10. People of Bangladesh are generally very hospitable and tourist friendly.

11. The country possesses some unique archaeological sites, cultural

heritageand eco-tourism products like the world’s largest mangrove forest,
theSundarbans, the world’s longest unbroken sea beach in Cox’s Bazar (120km),
the oldest archaeological site in the Southern Himalayas-Paharpur and world’s
largest terracotta temple – Kantaji Temple in Dinajpur, andspectacular
monuments and mausoleums of language movement andliberation war of the
country.

12.Absence of a regular policy direction. Due to absence of proper

policydirection, BPC or the private sector can not receive any fund or loan
fromany quarter.

13.The country often suffers from image crisis. The country continues toremain
as an unknown destination to the tourist generating countries.

14.Government has formulated favorable foreign investment policy to

attractoverseas investors in readymade garments, leather goods, natural gas
and petroleum sector and liberal policy for joint venture investment in
tourismsector.

15. Bangladesh is a country of natural disaster. In 2007, Sidr attracted

our country and made a huge damage to the whole country as well as thetourist
spots.

Recommendations

Based on main analytical view, standard advertisement is vital side for

developing. Advertisement plays a vital role to run any anything as well. But in
my analysis, I have found that the TV and internet advertisement of tourism sites
in Bangladesh is not satisfactory at all. So the government as well as all class
people of the country should take more attention to advertising.
First step: Aim for sustainability 

Tourism is internationally often praised as an effective development tool,

especially in rural areas and the developing world. The presence of tourism in
any destination always brings with it economic, environmental and socio-cultural
impacts. A sustainable development would have a huge positive impact in
Bangladesh, but it is only achievable by balancing the needs of tourists with
those of the destination.

At the same time sustainable tourism minimize the increasingly well-known

tourism side effects on people and populations, nature and culture, which are
caused by the enormous amounts of transportation, the consumption of
resources, inadequate preparation of travel and inappropriate behavior at the
destination.

Many destinations have learned a hard lesson, when their uncontrolled tourism
development has benefited short term business success at the cost of negative
affect side effects like prostitution, pollution, high living cost, lost of cultural
identity and extinction of species. In order to not repeat the mistake of other
destinations, Bangladesh must aim for a long-term sustainable tourism
development.

Second step: Actions through increased cooperation 

Sustainable tourism development is by far an easy task and the responsibility for
the present and future national tourism development is shared by all players
involved. Some of the players easy forgotten are the many knowledgeable and
visionary professionals in sectors related to tourism, e.g. education institutions,
NGO’s, nature conservation and finance.
Countries with modest corporation between the public authorities and the private
tourism sector, like Bangladesh, should be inspired by the concept of New
Tourism.

This concept is introduced in the report ‘Blueprint for tourism’ (2003) from The
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). New Tourism pushes for a new sense
of coherent partnership between the private sector and public authorities to
deliver commercially successful products – but in a way that ensures benefits for
everyone. It focuses on long-term benefits not only for people who travel, but
also for people in the communities they visit, and for their respective natural,
social and cultural environments. WTTC recommend the flowering action from
new tourism players:
Government should: Show leadership by defining coherent and streamlined
management structures that can efficiently drive New Tourism; Elevate Travel &
Tourism to strategic national level with senior level policy-making; and Factor
Travel & Tourism into all policies and decision-making, to promote growth that
respects both business needs of citizens.

Industry should: Adapt strategic thinking so as to develop tourism with benefits

for everyone; Extend and diversify product offerings to improve yields and social
value; and Spearhead innovative management and help spread best practice
through corporate social responsibility.
All stakeholders should: Cooperate in identifying opportunities for growth; Focus
on building Travel & Tourism that opens up prospects for people – from
employment to development; and Work together to remove impediments to
growth – from infrastructure shortcomings to pollution, and from outdated
legislation to unmet health and security concerns.

Third step: Knowledge – the inspiration to act wisely

The obstacles that Bangladeshi tourism faces include areas of marketing,

management, infrastructure, policy, safety, regulation, image, destination
development. These obstacles are not unique – they are actually the reality of
worldwide tourism destinations. Solutions should always be adjusted to a specific
context – but valuable inspiration can be found in the success, experiences and
knowledge of others. A key to successful tourism management of all levels is
therefore access to national and international updated knowledge on best
practices, tourism trends, travel statistics, target market development,
sustainability status etc.

One place to start searching for inspiration is the webpage ‘Views On Tourism –
Knowledge and Inspiration to the Bangladeshi Tourism Sector’. This free of cost
service was launched in December 2008 with the objective to gather national,
regional and international knowledge on the many topics related to a sustainable
tourism development. The vision is to create an online tourism knowledge pool
with contribution from knowledgeable and visionary players related to tourism.

Conclusion

It is evident from the above discussion that tourism worldwide including in

theBangladesh is an expanding sector. It is already a significant source of
foreignexchange earning and employment generation in our country. Bangladesh
has potentials to harness, individually and collectively, for development of
tourismsector. However, the progress in cooperation in this area in our region is
quiteslow, with no substantive achievement even in any particular area.Low
levels of inter-regional tourism within Bangladesh need to be addressed. Itis
expected that the governments of Bangladesh, with lessons learned from
other groups in the world, will take vigorous steps to remove the barriers standing
in the way. Bangladesh has many lessons to learn from other countries in the
world.