Bangladesh eyes $1b from tourism

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Bangladesh eyes $1b from tourism

Bangladesh eyes $1b from tourism

Friday, 02 December 2011
Author / Source : Staff Reporter
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Dhaka, Dec 1: Bangladesh is aiming to grab a slice of the vibrant tourism industry in South Asia and earn $1 billion by 2014, the tourism minister said on Thursday.
“We hope to attract 1 million tourists by 2014 and if one person spends $1,000 on an average we can easily earn a billion dollars,” said GM Quader. The minister was speaking at a seminar on “Adventure tourism in Bangladesh” organised by Brac University Adventure Club in Brac University in Dhaka. He also launched the publication of a magazine on adventure tourism -- “Adventure Bangladesh”.
According to World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), South Asia has 1.2 per cent share of the $1-trillion global tourism industry, while India enjoys 15 per cent share of the South Asian market.
“Growth rate in tourism industry is particularly faster in the emerging economies (8 per cent) than the advanced ones (5 per cent) and we have to grab a segment of the market,” the minister said.
According to the April 2011 interim update of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer,
international tourist arrivals grew by close to 5 per cent during the first two months of 2011.
However, Quader said tourism has not yet been accepted as a contributor to the state coffer by people, even at government level, saying that this is the biggest obstacle for the industry to boom in Bangladesh.
Ananta Kumar Chowdhury, director, commercial, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, also spoke on the occasion.

 

[bdslph]

but it depends we cannot talk about cricketers and Diplomats and foreigner who are here

it purely has to be tourist who are here to see everything of Beautiful Bangladesh

 

[Avisheik]

but it depends we cannot talk about cricketers and Diplomats and foreigner who are here

it purely has to be tourist who are here to see everything of Beautiful Bangladesh

They are not counted as tourist anyway. But the thing is they are the ones with cash

467000 tourist arrived bd in 2008, however i think they are mostly relatives of bdeshies with foreign passports.

 

[patna_ke_presley]

Can anyone elaborate tourism potential of Bangladesh.

 

[Avisheik]

Can anyone elaborate tourism potential of Bangladesh.

Longest beach,
Biggest mangrove with guided cruise
History and civilisation that goes back to around 500 BC
Alcohol is legal
Beautiful islands.
Largest shopping centre in south asia
Food is tasty
Royal river cruises
Mountain trekking
(basically we have everthing that is needed for good tourism)


But the thing is,

Ppl sees dhaka and gets turned off
Lots of touts
White women targetted by gangs
Lack of advertising by bangladesh
Lack of infrastructure
Lack of showcase of local sports and activities
Last of all, ppl dont know that our country even exist

The thing is tourist are usually demanding for material facilities such as night clubs, pubs, brothels, etc. Bangladesh do not have these, and i do not think bangladesh should build these things to bring in tourism

 

[CaPtAiN_pLaNeT]

Longest beach,
Biggest mangrove with guided cruise
History and civilisation that goes back to around 500 BC
Alcohol is legal
Beautiful islands.
Largest shopping centre in south asia
Food is tasty
Royal river cruises
Mountain trekking
(basically we have everthing that is needed for good tourism)


But the thing is,

Ppl sees dhaka and gets turned off
Lots of touts
White women targetted by gangs
Lack of advertising by bangladesh
Lack of infrastructure
Lack of showcase of local sports and activities
Last of all, ppl dont know that our country even exist

Transportation system should be improved along with roads and accommodation. More tourist attractive place needs to be built..

 

[CaPtAiN_pLaNeT]

 

[Avisheik]

Chittagong hills


Saint martin island


River cruise


I think bd has potential

 

[Lighting_Fighter]

Bangladesh has to to further with its infrastructure otherwise tourist gonna die in dhaka with all the co2 from the car, taxi whatever.

I have no problem with tourist, and I want tourist to come. But in one condition, they have to show respect to the dress code we follow. I am not saying exactly like us just not bikinis, swimsuits or yoga pants things like that.

 

[CaPtAiN_pLaNeT]

 

[Developereo]

Bangladesh has some very nice spots. Chittagong, Cox's Bazaar...

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Sri Lanka also there......

 

[Avisheik]

Sri Lanka also there......

No doubt about that. Sri lanka is an estabished tourist place. If not for the civil war, the number of tourist would have been very high

 

[bd_4_ever]

According to me, the most fascinating thing about this thread is...Sami bro turning to Captain Planet!

And also Banglarmanush turning into Avisheik...!

Who's next??



Cheers!!!

 

[CaPtAiN_pLaNeT]

According to me, the most fascinating thing about this thread is...Sami bro turning to Captain Planet!

And also Banglarmanush turning into Avisheik...!

Who's next??



Cheers!!!

That was my favorite cartoon character during my childhood... was mad to watch it on BTV in 1990s ... though now even do not turn that channel on even by mistake... .... all those golden days are lost...