THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

IN BANGLADESH
Anisur Rahman
18211003
CONTENT…
■ Introduction
■ List of most visited places in Bangladesh
■ Economic Contribution of Tourism Industry in Bangladesh
■ Number of outbound travelers in Bangladesh from 2013 to 2021
■ Bangladesh Tourism Statistics - Historical Data
■ COVID-19 impact on the Tourism Industry in Bangladesh
■ Problems regarding Tourism industry
■ Recommendations
■ Tourism related Laws and Acts in Bangladesh
■ Opinion
■ Conclusion
Introduction…
Tourism is the most prospective, dynamic, and dominant industry than any other competitive
industry around the globe. Tourism can be domestic or international. Bangladesh is a very nice
place to visit. The country is blessed with natural beauty which attracts the tourist. It has attractive
beaches, beautiful heritage & historical relics. Many hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, &
transportation facilities have been set up in the country for the proper use of these natural
beauties.
List of most visited
places in Bangladesh
 Cox’s Bazar
 St. Martin’s Island
 Lalbagh Fort
 Ahsan Manzil
 Rangamati
 Sajek Valley
 Jaflong
 Kuakata Beach
 Bandarban
 Bichnakandi
 Etc.
Economic Contribution of Tourism Industry in
Bangladesh

Tourism is a rising industry in Bangladesh which comprised

of 4.4% of the total GDP in 2018. The government has
allocated Tk 34 billion in FY2019-20 in Civil Aviation (Biman)
and Tourism Ministry which is more than double the
allocation of the last fiscal year which indicates that the
government of Bangladesh is giving importance to the
Tourism Sector. This consideration has been reflected in the
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2019 where
Bangladesh has seen the greatest percentage increase,
reaching to 120th position from 125th among 140 countries.
Number of outbound travelers in Bangladesh from
2013 to 2021

The number of outbound travelers

from Bangladesh was projected to
reach approximately 2.6 million trips in
2021, up from an estimation of 2.3
million in 2016.
 Year Spending ($) % of Exports
2019 391,000,000 0.87
Bangladesh Tourism Statistics - Historical 2018 357,000,000 0.81
Data
2017 348,000,000 0.89
2016 214,300,003 0.57
2015 150,300,003 0.43
2014 154,000,000 0.47
2013 131,000,000 0.41
2012 105,000,000 0.38
2011 97,000,000 0.36
2010 103,000,000 0.48
2009 77,000,000 0.45
2005 82,000,000 0.78
2004 76,000,000 0.83

2003 59,000,000 0.74

2002 59,000,000 0.86

COVID-19 impact on the Tourism Industry in
Bangladesh
Bangladesh's travel and tourism sector – one of the industries hit the hardest by the
Covid-19 pandemic – suffered a massive loss of Tk26,490 crore ($3.1 billion) last year,
says a latest World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) report. The WTTC's 2021
Economic Impact Report estimated that the country's travel and tourism sector
accumulated a gross domestic product (GDP) of Tk53,960 crore in 2020, which was
Tk80,450 crore in 2019.Hence, Bangladesh experienced a 32.9% decrease to the
sector's contribution to the economy. Besides, over 4 lakh people involved in the
country's tourism sector lost their jobs last year amid the crisis. According to the
report, Bangladesh's travel and tourism industry was responsible for more than 1.86
million jobs (2.9% of total employment) in 2019. But in 2020, the number of jobs
declined 21.9% to 1.45 million (2.3% of total employment). The country's domestic
travel spending saw a decrease of 33.9% – declining from Tk68,650 crore in 2019 to
Tk45,380 crore in 2020. Meanwhile, international visitor spending in Bangladesh
dropped by 59.7% in 2020 – decreasing from Tk3,030 crore in 2019 to just Tk1,220
crore in 2020.
Problems regarding Tourism industry

■ Security problem
■ Weak transportation problem
■ Lack of advertisement
■ Lack of modern and sufficient recreation facilities
■ Involvement of non professional peoples
■ Lack of proper training and human resources related to Tourism
Recommendation

 The Government should take proper planning to develop infrastructural of the tourist
spots by the maintaining international standards.
 Tourist spots should be peaceful, untouched but it should have relaxing, fun, exciting,
safe and secured,
 Medical center should be established by the government in every tourist spot to ensure medical
services.
 Ensuring economic benefits of the local/indigenous people.
 Proper waste management system is essential.
Tourism related Laws and Acts in Bangladesh

 National Tourism Policy 2010

 Bangladesh Travel Agencies (Registration and Control) Act 2013
 Bangladesh Tourism Board Law 2010
Opinion

First of all the tourism sector have to solve all the issues like political issues, safety issues
and other issues that affect tourism sector most. If the tourism sector able to solve the
problems that affect tourism then in the foreign visitors mind we can establish a positive
image of Bangladesh. There are many promotional techniques that if those techniques apply
by the foreign visitors then the tourism sector can get huge benefits from those techniques.
Government also has to apply some rules that help the tourism sector in future. There are
many promotional techniques like online promotion, sales promotion, publishing interesting
articles about our tourist’s places. If the techniques follow step by step then tourism sector
can get huge benefits from those techniques.
Conclusion

At last, as we know that Bangladesh is a developing country. For increase foreign

currency in Bangladesh tourism is one of the most important sectors. So the
tourism industry and government both have to do all sort of possible work that
should help to make a better future for Bangladesh tourism.
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