Tourism In Bangladesh

2. Tourism in Bangladesh

3.  Group name- Black Code
Group Member:
1. Mahmudul Hassan (152-15-5809)
2. Shaidul Hasan (152-15-5979)
3. Mahmudul Alam (152-15-5563)
4. Sabbir Ahmed (152-15-5564)
5. Shihab Ahmed (152-15-5974)

4. The beautiful country of Bangladesh has tourist attractions
including archaeological sites, historical mosques and
monuments, rivers, tea gardens, beaches, forests, tribal people
and wildlife of various species. Along with rich cultural heritage, it
leaves an unforgettable impression on the mind of any visitor.

5. Mosque :
Baitul Mukarram
National Mosque,
Star Mosque(18th
century).
Hindu Temples :
Dhakeshwari
Temple,
Ramakrishna
Mission.

6. National Memorial :
Located at Savar, 35, km. from
Dhaka city. The memorial designed
by architect Moinul Hossein, is
dedicated to the sacred memory of
people who fought for independence
in 1971.
Shaheed Minar:
The Shaheed Minar is a national monument
in Dhaka, Bangladesh, established to
commemorate those killed during the
Bengali Language Movement
demonstrations of 1952.
On February 21, 1952, dozens of students
and political activists were killed when the
Pakistani police force opened fire on Bengali
protesters who were demanding equal status
for their native tongue, Bengali.

7. Lalbagh Fort : It was built
in 1678 by Prince
Mohammad Azam, son of
Mughal emperor
Aurangazeb. Outstanding
among the monuments of
the Lelbagh are the tomb
of Pari Bibi (Fairy lady),
and also shahid minar,
sonargon, picnic spots,
clubs, institue of arts and
crafs are place to visit.

8. The world’s longest unbroken natural sea beach lies on Cox’s Bazaar. Other beaches in Bangladesh
include Kuakata, which is famous for its sight of both sunrise and sunset. And the beautiful coral
island of Saint Martin’s is a very popular tourist destination here in Bangladesh.

9. Mainimati Ruins:
Famous as an
important centre of
Buddhist culture from
the 7th to 12th
centuries, the
buildings excavated
here were made wholly
of baked bricks.
Kaptai:
A pleasant and
picturesque drive of 64
km. from Chittagong
brings you to a huge
expanse of emerald
and blue water ringed
with tropical forest. It
is the famous man-
made Kaptai lake (680
sq. km) formed by
damming the
Karnaphuli river.

10. The Hill Tracts, Rangamati,
Bandarban & Khagrachori, are
known for their high peaks,
beautiful lakes and tribal
people.

11. Some tourist spot of Khulna
General Information
AREA: Nearly 2400 sq. miles or 6000
sq. km.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
Wildlife photography including
photography of the famous Royal
Bengal Tiger, wildlife viewing, boating
inside the forest will call recordings,
nature study, meeting fishermen, wood-
cutters and honey-collectors, peace and
tranquility in the wilderness, seeing the
world's largest mangrove forest and the
riverine beauty.

12. FAMOUS SPOTS:
Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for tiger, deer,
monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural
beauty.
Katka for deer, tiger, crocodiles,
varieties of birds and monkey, morning
and evening symphony of wild fowls.
Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer.
Dublar Char (Island) for fishermen. It is
a beautiful island where herds of spotted
deer are often seen to graze.

13. Shait Gumbad Mosque
The Mosque is located about
three miles west of the present
Bagerhat town.
Sixty Dome Mosque (Shat
Gambuj Masjid) meaning a
mosque with 60 domes, was built
in 1449. It was built by Khan
Jahan Ali, a muslim sufi saint
around 1450 A.D.

14. 1. Singar Mosque
2. Nine Domed Mosque
3. Khan jahan Ali Tomb
4. Khoda Math Temple

15. Tourist Spot in Rajshahi Division
Rajshahi Padma

16. Puthia Rajbari
Puthia zamindari created by the Mughals in the early 17th century
is one of the oldest estates of Bengal, is in Puthia upazila in
Rajshahi district.

17. Choto Sona Mosque :
the reign of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah (1493-1519). Originally it was
roofed over with 15 gold-gilded domes including the 3 Chauchala domes
in the middle row, from which it derives its curious name.

18. Paharpur Buddho Bihar :
Paharpur Buddho Bihar is another tourist attraction of North Bengal.
King Dharma Pal established Paharpur Buddho Bihar in 7th century.

19. How To Travel
Air: Bangladesh can be reached by air from any
part of the world. Biman, Bangladesh airlines
connects Dhaka with 27 major cities of the
world. Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Athens,
Bangkok, Bombay, Calcutta, Doha, Dubai,
Jeddah, Karachi, Kathmandu, Kualalumpur,
London, Muscat, Dhahran, Baghdad, Kuwait,
Yangoon, Rome, Tripoli, Tokyo, Singapore,
Baharin, Frankfurt, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong
Kong, Jakarta, Sarjah, Seoul, Riyadh and
Delhi.
Biman, Bangladesh Airlines also connects
Dhaka with Chittagong, Jessore, Cox's Bazar,
Rajshahi Saidpur and Sylhet in its 7 domestic
routes. (Biman, Bangladesh Airlines, Ph:
9560151-9; Enquiry & Reservations).
Rail: The Bangladesh Railway provides an
efficient service to places of interest such as
Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Mymensingh,
Bogra, Rajshahi, Dinajpur starting from
Dhaka. The inter-city Express Service is
available to and from important cities at
cheap fares.

20.  River : Country-Made boats are the most
widely used carrier one can see in the river and
rivulets. The landscape of Bangladesh is
dominated by about 250 rivers which flow
essentially north-sourth. Wherever there is a
river and a village, a launch or steamer will ply
for trade. A journey by Rocket Steamer service
from Dhaka (Sadarghat) to Khulna, the gateway
to Sundarbans is a rewarding experience.
Bus/Coach Services: Road transport in
Bangladesh is predominantly a private sector
affair. Rates are among the cheapest in the
world. Express and non-stop services are
available to principal towns from different
places
How To Travel

21. Hotel expense
Accommodation:
Tourist Hotel: Bangladesh
Parjatan Corporation the
National tourism Organization
Operates Number of Modern
hotels, motels and cottages
throughout the country.
International standard hotels are
available in Dhaka, Chittagong
and Cox's Bazar. For booking of
Parjatan accommodation one
may contact Central Reservation,
Parjatan Head Office, 233 Airport
Road, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Fax: 880-2-
8117235, Phone: 880-2-8119192,
8117855-9 or any Tourist
Information Centre.

22. Problem of Bangladesh Tourism
 Tourism is one of the
most important sectors in
a large number of
developing countries.
Increases in economic
growth, disposable
income and leisure time,
political stability, and
aggressive tourism
campaigns, among others
factors, have fuelled the
significant growth of
tourism.

23. Impacts of Tourism
 National and global impacts of tourism influence the
overall situation of a country concerning its economy,
socio-economic condition, ecology and environment.
Tourism enriches economy, exchanges social and cultural
values, and conserves nature; however, it has some negative
impacts as well.
 Economic Impact
 Socio-Cultural Impact
 Environmental Impact

24. With its delicate and distinctive attraction, Bangladesh has a lot to attract tourists. It a
perfect blend of adventure and exploration with joy and comfort, with the opportunity
of real time learning experience.