Department of International Tourism and Hospitality

Management
Semester: Spring-2021

Course Code: ITHM 1102

Course Title: Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality
Industry

Submitted To:
KHADIZA AKTER
Lecturer, ITHM

Submitted By:
MUNTASIR MAMUN
ID: 192-009-054
Submission Date: 05 April 2021

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 Table of Contents

Contents Page numbers

Introduction 3

Tourism Attractions in Bangladesh 4-42

Conclusion & References 43

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Introduction:
Tourism is often synonymous to traveling for pleasure and education. It is also a business of
attracting tourists and providing for their accommodation and entertainment. In many
countries, tourism is an industry for earning Inland Revenue and foreign exchange. The many
businesses that grow along with development of tourism include airlines, shipping, hotels and
restaurants, finance companies, tour operations, travel agents, car rental firms, caterers and
retail establishments and together, they contribute significantly to the overall development of
a country’s economy and to its cultural diversification and assimilation. Bangladesh had always
attracted tourists. Travelers from different parts of the world had interest in this part of the
world since very ancient times. They visited Bengal with varied purposes. Some came with
missionary objectives, some with motives of exploring business opportunities, some came to
attend seats of learning and some for-meeting curiosity.
Bangladesh is one of the few countries in south Asia, which remains to be explored. Bangladesh
has a delicate and distinctive attraction of its own to offer. The traditional emphasis of the
tourist trade has always been on the material facilities offered by a country rather than on its
actual charms. It’s land of enormous beauty, hundreds of serpentine rivers, crystal clear water
lakes surrounded by ever green hills, luxuriant tropical rain forests, world’s largest mangrove
forest preserved as world heritage, home of the royal bangle tiger and the wild lives, wind in
the paddy fields, abundance of sunshine, world’s longest natural sea beach etc.
Tourism in Bangladesh is a slowly developing foreign currency earner. Since the wear 2000
tourists arriving in Bangladesh have been swelling in numbers. Not only is it international
visitors but locals are also taking their holidays. All these travelers require appropriate
accommodation and the demand in hotel beds and restaurants are now being met for every taste
and every budget. Many of the visitors are expatriate Bangladeshi coming to Bangladesh not
only to visit their families, but tor a holiday and to experience the vibrant and culturally rich
country of their forbearers. Catering for all these people has seen an increase in the demand for
new hotels and restaurants in Dhaka and their tourist locations.
Bangladesh is a land of amazing natural beauty and there are no bounds of her prettiness which
has glorified by the blessing of nature. therefore, in a small country like Bangladesh, there are
lots of Tourist Places that can be said as a tourist destination.

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 Tourist Attractions in Bangladesh
1.Sundarbans:

Sundarbans has declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO which is the largest Mangrove
Forest situated between two countries. It is the kingdom of Royal Bengal tiger and visitors will
find various kinds of species of birds, animals & plants and I think visitors should visit the
tranquilizing beauty of Sundarbans once in your life.

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2.Chittagong Hill Tracks:

Hills are always enchanting to the tourist and as a tourist, visitors should obviously visit
Chittagong Hill Tracks once which is the home of many tribal and we can discover ourself in
the amazing green view. Chittagong Hill Tracks is the best place for making an adventurous
tour and for this we have to take permission from the authority.

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3.Srimagal:

The Capital of tea in Bangladesh is Srimagal which is situated in the north-eastern part of the
country where you will find lush greenery fields all around. It is one of the best places in
Bangladesh where we can really have the place & clam environment and there are two more
visiting places too, Lawachhara National Park & Hamham Waterfalls.

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4.Rangamati:

The District of Chittagong Hill Tracks area in Rangamati, a place full of natural amusement
and here, here, visitors can find a man-made lake surrounded by Hill called Kaptai Lake where
we can take a ride by boat all over the day, a Buddhist Monastery here named Rajban Bihara,
a high-quality handicrafts market made by the tribal of Rangamati.

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5.Paharpur:

Paharpur is the most impressive archeological site of Bangladesh which is known as Sompuri
Maharabihara which has declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it is situated in the
northwestern part of the country. In the initial period, it was the best Buddhist Monastery where
people came for higher study from all over the world.

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6.Lalbag Fort:

Lalbag Fort or Aurangabad is another most famous historical place in Bangladesh. It is situated
beside the Buriganga River, in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was built by
Mudmhammad Azam in 1678. Lalbag Fort represents the incomplete dream of the Mughal
prince. The fort remained incomplete after the death of Prince Azam.

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7.Star Mosque:

It is a famous tourist attraction in old Dhaka. The mosque is fully decorated with a mosaic.
People also use this mosque for regular praying. Non-muslims are also invited to this mosque
outside of prayer time. It was designed by Mughal style and the motifs of stars are the main
cause to call this mosque “Star Mosque”.

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8.Ahsan Manzil:

Ahsan Manzil or the Pink Palace, the most meaningful architectural heritage, was built by
Nawab Abdul Gani in 1872. This two-story building is now a museum displaying all kinds of
objects of the owner of that time. So, we can feel the lifestyle of the Nawabs of Bengal. It has
23 galleries displaying historical things.

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9.Bisanakandi:

Undoubtedly it is a great sign of natural beauty surrounded by hills and stones. For its natural
beauty, it has become a popular tourist center in Bangladesh. It is situated at the Bangladesh-
Sylhet border in Sylhet. In the rainy season it looks like the clouds hugging the mountains, so,
winter is not a suitable season for visiting.

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10.Jaflong:

This place is situated at the Bangladesh-India border. It is one of the most attractive places in
Bangladesh. It is also an adventurous place. It is a hilly area and we can enjoy the waterfall on
the way of Jaflong to Sylhet. The hills of Jaflong are greenish with forest and there are many
wild animals in the forest. Tea garden and zero points are the most beautiful spot of Jaflong.

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11.Ratatgul Swamp Forest:

Ratargul Swamp Forest is the only swamp forest in Bangladesh where we can enjoy different
kinds of creatures here like monkey, eagle, insects, fish, birds, etc and this evergreen forest is
located beside a river named Goain. We have to request and take permission from the forest
office to arrange a boat to explore the forest. Monsoon is the best time to explore the forest.

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12.Shahjalal Dargah:

The shahjalal Dargah is located on Sylhet. It is a holy place for Muslims. Non-muslim also
visit as it is a historical place. This is a sacred place that we must visit. There are thousands of
pigeons which are called Jalali Pigeons. Every year many people come here to visit and make
a memory.

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13.Lalakhal:

Lalakhal is the most attractive and wide canal in Sylhet. The specialty of this river we can see
different colors in this canal at a different point like blue, green, clear water. We can enjoy boat
riding, swimming or lying on the canal. Wecan also enjoy the charming beauty of the blue
mountains from the top of the hill.

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14.Malnicherra Tea Garden:

Malnicherra tea garden is one of the oldest and largest tea gardens in the subcontinent. If we
want to enjoy the beauty of the tea garden in Sylhet, we must have to visit Malnicherra. Though
the tea garden is now under private supervision, it is known as a place of choice for tourists to
have a quality time. Better we seek permission from the authority to avoid complications before
entering the tea garden.

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15. Keokradong

Keokradong is located in Ramu Upazila of Bandarban district. At about 986 meters (3235 feet)
high, it was once considered the highest mountain in the country, but according to the modern
method, it is currently the fifth largest mountain. The name Keokradong came from the native
indigenous language- Marma. Kaikradong means the Tallest Rock Mountain in Marma.

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16.Inani Beach:

Inani beach is known as a wonderful beach for its corals which become green in summer and
rainy season. The blue water, sunrise, and sunset will help us to make a memorable trip. We
can bath here without any fear of a shark. We can see here crab, snail, sea fish, coral stone, and
many more creatures. The view of hills here will also touch our mind.

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17.Sitakundu:

Sitakundu is one of the oldest sites in Bangladesh. If we want to soothe our mind then
definitely enjoy the natural and charming beauty of sitakundu. It is very famous for the
Chandranath temple and Buddhist temples. Many waterfalls, mountains, and green rivers make
the place heaven. If we are nature and adventure lover then we must visit this place.

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18.Nijhum Island:

It is a small island under Hatiya Upazila situated in the Noakhali district. This island is idle for
tourists during winter. In winter,we can see here thousands of migratory birds. We can see here
deer of special species.

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19.Sajek Valley:

If we want to see the land of the cloud in Bangladesh then we have to visit the queen of hills,
Sajek Valley. Visiting this place will fulfill our dream of walking through the clouds. This is
the best tourist spot in Bangladesh. The experience of going to Sajek by zigzag road through
the cloud is really great. It is also called the roof of Rangamati because it is surrounded by hills.
The valley is 1800 feet above from the sea level. If we are lucky enough,we can enjoy three
forms of nature in a day.

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20.Patenga Sea Beach:

If we want to get away from busy city life then we can visit Patenga Sea Beach to enjoy the
Bay of Bengal and the charming sunset. We can enjoy a water drive or boat trip here. There
are also other entertainment facilities like a bike ride, horse ride, kites, etc. But the beach is
narrow so it is better not to swim here.

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21.Mohasthan Garh:

Mohasthan Garh is the oldest city in Bengal. This place presents the glorious past of
Pundranagar. The significant places of Mahasthangarh that we can visit our -Gobinda Vita,
Gokul Medh, Bairagir Vita, Parasuramer Prasad, Mankalir Dhap, Bangla-French Exploration,
Khulnar Dhap.

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22.Shat Gambuj Mosque:

Shat Gambuj Mosque is one of the most dignified of the ancient Bengal and during the 15th
century, it was known as the greatest congregational mosques of Khan Jahan Ali. The mosque
contains a total of 81 domes including 70 domes on the prayer hall, 7 domes on the central
corridor & 4 domes on the corner tower which are the best tourist attraction of Bagerhat.

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23.Foy’s Lake:

Foy’s Lake is a theme park situated on 320 acres of land which is really a man-made theme
park located in picturesque settings encompassed by lake, hills & green forest. It’s a unique
gateway to Chittagong and the amusement world has lots of attractions like- park rides, boat
rides, landscapes, resorts, & restaurants.

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24.Kuakata Sea Beach:

Kuakata Sea Beach is a panoramic sea beach with 30 kilometers of picturesque landscape
located at Lotachapli, Kolapara, Patuakhali. It’s a unique beach where we can be witnessed of
both sunrise & sunset, not only that we can enjoy the beauty of Jhauban which is covered by
coconut trees.

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25. Sonargaon:

Sonargaon, known as the oldest capital of Bangladesh, is home to some of the old buildings.
This place can attract us by its spinless beauty and by the relics of ancient Bengal. By visiting
the Sonargaon Museum we can see things people used to use in their everyday life like
furniture, ornaments, arms, boats, musical instruments, and many other things related to the
heritage of Bengal.

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26.Chimbuk Hill:

Chimbuk Hill is the most adventurous tourist attraction of Bangladesh because climbing up on
the hill we can feel like floating on the clouds and the hill is located only 26 kilometers away
from the Bandarban Sadar. We can notice lots of hills furnishing like a wave of the sea in a
zigzag row and observe the lifestyle of the tribal.

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27.Mainamati:

Mainamati is the finest archeological structure of the Comilla district which is mainly a ‘War
Cemetery’ surrounded by historical ruins and the main attractions of the place are- Shalban
Bihar, Mainamati Museum, Lalmai Hill Ranges, Old Capital Sonargaon & Panama Nagar, so,
I think we should visit this place with our family & friends.

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28. St. Martin Island:

St. Martin island or Narikel Zinzira (in Bangla is located in northeastern of the Bay of Bengal.
Although this is a small island, the place is beautiful enough to invigorate the minds of nature
lovers. This is the only coral paradise of Bangladesh. The natural surroundings of this island
made this place a heaven for a nature lover. The wonderful sunrise and sunset have no
comparison.

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29.Small Golden Mosque:

In Bangladesh, at the town of gaur tourist will find a beautiful mosque to visit that is a
wonderful emblem of Sultanate architecture. It is located in Chapai Nawabganj of Bangladesh.
The mosque looks like a small Rajmahal structured by black stone. For our photographic
collection, we can visit and take pictures of this mosque.

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30.Cox’s Bazar:

Cox’s Bazar is one of the most popular tourist spots in Bangladesh which is situated in the most
southern part and the largest (112 km) sea beach in the world. It is the best place to enjoy the
scene of sunrise and sunset. The cool fresh air and peaceful weather on the shore will surely
make us relaxed. So, for a serene and relaxing vacation, this place is mostly recommended to
the visitors.

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31.Tanguar Haor:

Tanguar Haor is a river basin which is located at the Tahirpur Upazila of Sunamgonj district in
Sylhet Division. Its takes roughly 6-7 hours to reach here from Dhaka. After getting off at the
Surma Bridge just off the Bus station, we need to hire a bike or a CNG Taxi to get ourself at
Tahirpur. From Tahirpur we can hire boat and enjoy the beauty of Haor.

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32. Kantaji Temple:

Kantaji Temple is a late-medieval Hindu temple at Kantanagar, Dinajpur. This temple is one
of the best examples of the 18th century’s stunning religious edifices. It belongs to Hindu God
Krishna and so it’s most popular among the devotees of Krishna in Bengal. Maharaja Pran
Nath built this magnificent temple and devoted it to Krishna and his wife Rukmini. The
construction work of this beautiful structure started in 1704CE and completed in 1722 CE. Its
wall surfaces, both inside and outside are ornamented with figured and floral terracotta art. The
stories from Mahabharata and Ramayana, the exploits of Krishna and a series of absolutely
fascinating contemporary social scenes are depicted on the wall through the terracotta art.

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33.National Zoo:

Located at Mirpur in Dhaka, Bangladesh National Zoo is one of the key attractions among the
tourists and the local people. The zoo houses more than 2,000 animals of 165 species. It was
established in 1974 over 75.53 hectors of land. About 10,000 spectators visit The National Zoo
daily and the number increases in the weekends and holidays. Among the animals, the key
attraction is the Royal Bengal Tiger. It has a good collection of birds, animals, and wildlife of
both local and foreign origin. There are different types of animals including Lions, elephants,
cheetahs, rhinos, zebras, deer, giraffes, black bear, hippos as well as many species of monkeys,
chimpanzees, baboons etc. There are several bird shades in the zoo. Here we will find different
types of local and foreign birds.

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34.National Botanical Garden:

Situated at Mirpur in Dhaka beside the Dhaka Zoo, The National Botanical Garden is the largest
plant conservation center in Bangladesh. Established in 1961 over an area of about 84 hectors
it is a must visiting place for nature lovers and botanists. Divided into 57 sections, this place
has a collection of approximately 100 species of local and foreign plants. Hundreds of varieties
of roses, multiple types of bamboo in the bamboo groves, the sandalwood, and old banyan trees
are the key attractions. There is a cactus house, lily ponds, six lakes, two nurseries, an orchid
house, a tissue culture research center, and a lotus pond with extensive visitor facilities.

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35.Khoiyachora Waterfall:

Khoiyachora Waterfall is a hilly waterfall which is situated on the hills of Mirsharai,

Chittagong, Bangladesh. Among many other waterfalls in Mirsarai upazila, such as
Komoldoho Waterfall, Napittachora Waterfall, Napittachora Waterfall, Sahasradhara
Waterfall, Jharjhari Waterfall etc., Khoiyachora waterfall and its corridor is one of the largest
in this hilly belt. The Khoiyachora waterfall has a total of seven major waterfalls (cascade) and
many isolated steps. Since the location of the fountain is in Khoiyachora union of Mirsarai
Upazila, the waterfall has been named "Khoiyachora Waterfall".

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36.Guliyakhali Sea Beach:

To the locals this beach is known as Muradpur Beach. The distance from Sitakunda Bazar to
Guliyakhali Sea Beach is only 5 km. The natural beauty of Guliyakhali Sea Beach has made it
lovely. The sea water on the horizon on one side and the Keora forest on the other side have
made this beach unique. The roots of the Keora tree can be seen around the canal that flows
through the Keora forest, this forest has gone far into the sea. Environment like swamp forest
and mangrove forest can be found here. The wide carpet of green environment has made
Guliyakhali beach different

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37.Nilachal:

Nilachal tourist center located on a hill about two thousand feet high near the city of Bandarban.
Nilachal is located in the Tiger Para area, just 5 km away from the city. Somewhere on the
slopes of the wide horizon, the winding roads, the hilly neighborhoods and the silver rivers are
like paintings by an artist. The whole city of Bandarban can be seen at a glance from this hill.
Sunrise and sunset can be seen from here too. Many people call the Nilachal hill area a paradise.
Tourists can enjoy the magnificent view of Cox’s Bazar beach from Nilachal in the cloudless
sky. Especially the sunset scene in Nilachal brings heavenly feeling to our mind. In this place
rain, autumn or autumn clouds can be touched in three seasons.

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38.Tindu:

Tindu is an administrative area in Thanchi upazila of Bandarban district. The distance from
Bandarban town to Thanchi Upazila Sadar is 82 km.
The Tindu region is well-known as an attractive tourist destination for adventure-loving tourists
due to its natural attractions. Sky, Fog, Clouds, Rivers, Stones, Mountains, Fountains, Forests,
Blue-Green Water and Mysteries, Thrills, Fear.

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38.Amiakhum:

Amiakhum Waterfall is a magnificent waterfall located in Thanchi upazila of Bandarban

district. It is one of the most inaccessible places in Bangladesh. The stream of cold water is
coming down at a tremendous speed, spreading milky white foam over the green hills and stone
barriers.

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Conclusion:
Tourism is an industry of Bangladesh. So, we should take steps to make all the good-looking
places in Bangladesh more attractive and charming to make it a more lucrative industry in the
future. Thus, it can be a good source of earning foreign exchange.

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spots-in-bangladesh.html
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https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g8807597-d8804994-Reviews-
Tanguar_Haor-Sunamganj_Sylhet_Division.html
https://www.travelmate.com.bd/keokradong-travel-guideline/
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