Tag: tourism
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TOAB demands continuation of existing VAT exemption
Soon after the budget announcement, a delegation led by TOAB president met FBCCI president Mahbubul Alam and discussed the withdrawal of the proposed VAT on tour operator services. Mohammad Rafiuzzaman drew the attention of journalists to this so that this demand of TOAB would attract the attention of the concerned authorities. Among others, former Bangladesh…
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No tourists in Cox's Bazar despite discounts and deals
The situation was similar at Sugandha, Seagal and Laboni Point. There, about a hundred people were lying on beach chairs along a three-kilometer stretch of beach. They were enjoying the view of the sea in front, but were not moving around much due to the heat. Sifat Saifullah, supervisor of Sea-Safe Life Guards, a private…
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Tourist destination problems: Parjatan Nigam fails to attract tourists
Prothom Alo investigation revealed that most of the hotels and motels of the Tourism Corporation are located in attractive locations. Their security is also good. Despite this, lack of professionalism of officials, mismanagement, irregularities, corruption, nepotism and bureaucracy are the reasons due to which tourists do not go there. There are 51 hotels, motels, restaurants…
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Parjatan Corporation has hotels in excellent locations, yet counts losses
With the objective of developing the country's tourism industry, reducing poverty by creating employment in the sector, and improving the country's image in the world, Parjatan Corporation was officially launched on 1 January 1973. However, the institution could not make much progress even after 50 years of its establishment. Government records show that establishments have…
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Enhancing Bangladesh-Thailand cooperation: Appointment of Ahsanul Islam Titu as Minister of State for Commerce sparks optimism
AUAAB, dedicated to fostering relationships among ABAC graduates, serves as a dynamic platform for career counseling and strategic partnerships across diverse sectors. It is also committed to cooperate with the Thai Embassy in promoting bilateral relations in the areas of education, trade, hospitality, tourism and healthcare. AUAAB President Syed Hasan reflected on Titu’s visit and…
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Check out these seven popular camping sites in the country
Marian Tong is the name of a hill belonging to the Mariinja Range. Located in the Alikadam area of Bandarban, this hill is very popular for camping among nature lovers. As far as the eye can see from the peak, there are only green hills. And in the morning, it is surprising to see cloud…
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Youth cycle 14,000 km in 9 months to reach parents’ homeland
Youth cycle 14,000 km in 9 months to reach parents’ homeland
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Tourists visiting Panchagarh consider themselves lucky
Tourists visiting Panchagarh consider themselves lucky
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Kaptai Hanging Bridge in Rangamati reopens for tourists
at 3 In September, the local administration had suspended movement on the bridge at Rangamati as it was submerged after the water level in the lake increased due to heavy rains. Alok Vikas Chakma, manager of Rangamati Tourism Corporation, said the authorities concerned have repaired the bridge and reopened it for tourist traffic after a…
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300 tourists stranded on St. Martin island
More than 300 tourists are stranded in the island of St. Martin as local authorities have suspended the movement of all types of water vessels, including tourist vessels, speed boats and service trawlers in the Teknaf-St. Martin route. Meanwhile, local warning signal number 3 has been declared due to low pressure in the Bay of…
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traveling away from home is good for health
“We explored the relationship between the odds of traveling more than 15 miles from home, demographics and location and social involvement with how residents viewed their own health, finding that the key variable was the number of different places people go outside their local area. This links to greater social participation and better health.” The…
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Visit Maldives with US-Bangla! We are offering various holiday packages to tour the beautiful island nation of Maldives starting from only Taka 49,790 per person. Come enjoy the vastness of white sand and blue water with us!
Tour packages are generally valid for two people. The package includes Dhaka-Maldives-Dhaka return air ticket inclusive of all taxes. There are various facilities including breakfast, the release said. Apart from various islands, the minimum Tk 52,690 package at Unima Grand Hotel in Male includes all package benefits including Dhaka-Male return air ticket and airport transfer.…
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Tourism can create jobs
Tourism industry in Bangladesh is not proliferating in as much as it should be. However, tourism education can play a significant role in creating jobs in tourism sector and help reducing poverty in the country. This theme was told by Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister GM Quader on Sunday while addressing a seminar on this…
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World Tourism Day 2011
This year the World Tourism Day (WTD) was celebrated in Bangladesh upon twenty-seven Sep as elsewhere of the world. The thesis of the WTD is ‘Tourism Linking Cultures.’ It equates to joining together the cultures of the star by travel. Millions of people revisit most places as good as believe pick cultures any year. This…
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Asian tourism satisfactory in Dhaka from Sep 29
A three-day informal tourism satisfactory is starting to proceed in a city upon Sep twenty-nine with a perspective to creation usual tourism-promotion strategies for a Asian countries highlighting their own singular informal characteristics. The ‘Asian Tourism Fair 2011’, initial of a kind in a country, will concentration upon a awaiting of tourism attention in a…