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<title>Aviation News &amp;amp; Tourism Industry Updates &#45; : Sustainable Tourism</title>
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<title>Sylhet&amp;apos;s Golapganj emerges as agro&#45;tourism hub, offering rural experiences</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/sylhets-golapganj-emerges-as-agro-tourism-hub-offering-rural-experiences</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Once known primarily for its agricultural output, Golapganj is increasingly being recognised for offering immersive rural experiences ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:02 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sylhet, Golapganj, agritourism, agroforestry, BADC, rural experience, DAE</media:keywords>
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<title>Specific action plan afoot for tourism after years of stagnation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:25:12 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bangladesh Tourism Board, Bangladesh Tourism Corporation, implementation, history, vision, goals</media:keywords>
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<title>Govt targets raising tourism contribution to 6–7% of GDP</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/govt-targets-raising-tourism-contribution-to-67-of-gdp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Govt is committed to implementing its development agenda and sees tourism as a key driver of economic growth and deputy commissioners would play a leading role in advancing development initiatives at the district level ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:40:43 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>tourism, economic growth, deputy commissioner, development, district, minister, Civil Aviation, Minister, Afroza Khanam</media:keywords>
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<title>Govt orders stronger security at tourist destinations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Detailed discussions were held on upgrading tourist facilities across districts and identifying ways to attract more domestic and international visitors ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:39:45 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Security, tourist, destination, tourism, Saidpur, airport, bogura, thakurgaon</media:keywords>
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<title>Travel slowdown hits key tourism hubs in Chattogram</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/travel-slowdown-hits-key-tourism-hubs-in-chattogram</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the centre of the slowdown, stakeholders point to reduced mobility caused by recent fuel shortages and price increases, which have raised travel costs and discouraged long-distance trips ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:03:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>travel, slowdown, tourist, tourist destinations, Khoiyachora Waterfall, Napittachora Waterfall, Guliakhali Sea Beach</media:keywords>
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<title>Panchagarh’s unique ‘Rocks Museum’ draws tourists with artefacts</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/panchagarhs-unique-rocks-museum-draws-tourists-with-artefacts</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Established in 1997 on the campus of Panchagarh Government Women’s College, the museum offers a distinctive insight into Bangladesh’s geological history and ancient artefacts ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:28:05 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Panchagarh, Rocks Museum, Panchagarh Government Women’s College, Bangladesh, geological history, ancient, artefacts</media:keywords>
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<title>Nijhum Dwip: An unforgettable island of Bangladesh</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/nijhum-dwip-an-unforgettable-island-of-bangladesh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The island holds strong potential to attract visitors seeking tranquillity and natural beauty. Situated in the Bay of Bengal, Nijhum Dwip lies at Hatiya upazila in Noakhali and serves as an ideal retreat for nature lovers and adventure seekers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:36:59 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>serene, secluded, destination, mangrove forests, sandy beaches, ecosystems, Hatia, Noakhali</media:keywords>
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<title>Severe power cuts disrupt Cox’s Bazar tourism</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/severe-power-cuts-disrupt-coxs-bazar-tourism</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Daily electricity shortages--ranging from 8-10 hours in the district headquarters to as much as 15-16 hours in outlying sub-districts--are undermining hotel operations, discouraging visitors and straining local businesses amid an ongoing heatwave ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cox&#039;s bazar, tourism, Hotel, Motel, Guesthouse, hospitality, Bangladesh Power Development Board</media:keywords>
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<title>Japan triples tax to curb overtourism</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/japan-triples-tax-to-curb-overtourism</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Starting July 1, 2026, Japan will triple its international tourist tax from 1,000 yen (about $6) to 3,000 yen (about $18) per person ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:23:47 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, overtourism, tax, travel</media:keywords>
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<title>‘National Tourism Master Plan’ underway: PM</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, Civil Aviation, Tourism, Ministry, Speaker, Eco-Tourism</media:keywords>
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<title>Dhaka Kendra: A gallery preserving Dhaka&amp;apos;s rich history</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dhaka-kendra-a-gallery-preserving-dhakas-rich-history</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This unique museum, gallery and library, established by the Maula Buksh Sardar Memorial Trust in Old Dhaka, has grown into a one-stop centre for the study of the city’s past and heritage ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:24:32 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>museum, gallery, library, Maula Buksh Sardar Memorial Trust, Old Dhaka, heritage, history</media:keywords>
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<title>Cox’s Bazar tourist zones to get free internet</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/coxs-bazar-tourist-zones-to-get-free-internet-telecom-minister</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/coxs-bazar-tourist-zones-to-get-free-internet-telecom-minister</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Efforts are also underway to introduce satellite-based internet connectivity for fishing trawlers in the Bay of Bengal to improve safety and communication ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:58:36 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marine Drive, DC office, Telecommunications Ministry, Secretary, Wi-Fi coverage</media:keywords>
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<title>3&#45;day int’l tourism fair in Dhaka underway</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/3-day-intl-tourism-fair-in-dhaka-underway</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ More than 50 organisations from Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Vietnam, China, and host Bangladesh are taking part in the fair, showcasing their products and services across 10 pavilions and over 80 booths ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:14:25 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Vietnam, China, Bangladesh, pavilions, booths</media:keywords>
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<title>Skilled manpower crisis in tourism, hospitality sectors amid soaring demand</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/skilled-manpower-crisis-in-tourism-hospitality-sectors-amid-soaring-demand</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/skilled-manpower-crisis-in-tourism-hospitality-sectors-amid-soaring-demand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 80% of tourism graduates do not enter the sector, citing low pay, poor job satisfaction and weak career prospects ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:57:01 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>tourism, hospitality, skills gap, leadership, finance, culinary</media:keywords>
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<title>Govt unveils comprehensive plan to boost tourism: PM</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/govt-unveils-comprehensive-plan-to-boost-tourism-pm</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/govt-unveils-comprehensive-plan-to-boost-tourism-pm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The premier said the government’s election manifesto sets out five major commitments aimed at strengthening tourism ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:32:20 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PM, Tarique Rahman, National Tourism Master Plan, eco-tourism, rural tourism, lawmaker, Dewan Mohammod Salahuddin</media:keywords>
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<title>Operators urge Sri Lanka to waive visa&#45;on&#45;arrival fees for Bangladeshis</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tour-operators-urge-sri-lanka-to-waive-visa-on-arrival-fees-for-bangladeshi-travellers</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tour-operators-urge-sri-lanka-to-waive-visa-on-arrival-fees-for-bangladeshi-travellers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sri Lankan High Commissioner Weerakkody highlighted the immense potential for cooperation between the two countries’ tourism sectors and said initiatives like this will serve as a milestone in the growth of the tourism industry in both nations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:14:21 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh, TOAB, SLTPB</media:keywords>
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<title>Why Ekduaria village a unique spot for foreigners </title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/why-ekduaria-village-a-unique-spot-for-foreigners</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/why-ekduaria-village-a-unique-spot-for-foreigners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Surrounded by lush green paddy fields, tranquil ponds, and winding muddy paths, the village offers visitors a glimpse into a simple yet vibrant way of life. Over the past three years, more than a hundred foreign tourists have visited Ekduaria ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:04:02 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Monohardi, Ekduaria, Narsingdi, environment, lifestyle, international travelers, British, Government Titumir College</media:keywords>
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<title>Tk3,666cr road plan to boost tourism in hill tracts</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tk3666cr-road-plan-to-boost-tourism-in-hill-tracts</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tk3666cr-road-plan-to-boost-tourism-in-hill-tracts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Govt’s first ECNEC meeting likely to approve project on April 6; 288km network to open remote hill destinations to travellers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:53:44 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chattogram, ECNEC, development, project, hill districts, connectivity, tourism, destination</media:keywords>
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<title>500&#45;year&#45;old Khania Dighi Mosque in Chapainawabganj: A witness of history</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/500-year-old-khania-dighi-mosque-in-chapainawabganj-a-witness-of-history</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/500-year-old-khania-dighi-mosque-in-chapainawabganj-a-witness-of-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The historic Khania Dighi Mosque bears witness to nearly 500 years of Bengal&#039;s architectural and cultural heritage ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:27:38 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chapainawabganj, mosque, 500 years, rajshahi</media:keywords>
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<title>Tourists turn to trains for Eid travel as extra coaches added</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tourists-turn-to-trains-for-eid-travel-as-extra-coaches-added</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Passenger pressure is likely to rise from Monday evening as government and private offices begin their Eid holidays. To handle the rush, 46 additional coaches have been attached to trains on major routes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:37:23 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>tourist, Eid, holiday, Dhaka, Chattogram, train, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Railway</media:keywords>
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<title>Illegal shops removed from Cox&amp;apos;s Bazar Beach to restore natural beauty</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/illegal-shops-removed-from-coxs-bazar-beach-to-restore-natural-beauty</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/illegal-shops-removed-from-coxs-bazar-beach-to-restore-natural-beauty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Traders remove shops following deadline as beach eviction drive begins. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:54:19 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, Cox&#039;s Bazar, Sugandha Point, natural environment</media:keywords>
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<title>Fuel rationing lifted to ensure smooth Eid travel</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/fuel-rationing-lifted-to-ensure-smooth-eid-travel-233</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/fuel-rationing-lifted-to-ensure-smooth-eid-travel-233</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The govt made the decision with an aim to ensure smooth travel during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays and support key sectors of the economy ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:04:35 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>travel, Eid-ul-Fitr, Energy and Mineral Resources Division, restriction, tourism</media:keywords>
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<title>Aesthetic architecture of Zahiria Mosque enchants worshippers in Feni</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/aesthetic-architecture-of-zahiria-mosque-enchants-worshippers-in-feni</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The five-storey mosque, originally established in 1940 on land donated by a government official, Zahir Uddin, can hold nearly 6,000 people at a time ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:37:30 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>mosque, feni, Shaheed Shahidullah Kaiser Road, Feni Baro Jame Mosque, Zahir Uddin</media:keywords>
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<title>Ratargul Swamp Forest offers livelihoods for locals</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/ratargul-swamp-forest-offers-livelihoods-for-locals</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/ratargul-swamp-forest-offers-livelihoods-for-locals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Many locals earn a living by operating boats that carry visitors through the forest, while others run small businesses catering to tourists ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
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<title>Bio&#45;disaster: Rise in turtle deaths in Cox’s Bazar raises alarm</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bio-disaster-rise-in-turtle-deaths-in-coxs-bazar-raises-alarm</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bio-disaster-rise-in-turtle-deaths-in-coxs-bazar-raises-alarm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Citing local officials and researchers, a local media outlet reported on Wednesday that at least 70 dead turtles have washed ashore over the past two months alone, most of them egg-bearing females. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:35:29 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bio-disaster, bio-diversity, turtle, Cox&#039;s Bazar</media:keywords>
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<title>BNP’s polls manifesto on aviation dev to be implemented: Minister</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bnps-polls-manifesto-on-aviation-dev-to-be-implemented-minister</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bnps-polls-manifesto-on-aviation-dev-to-be-implemented-minister</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ She urged officials to work with dedication to implement the Election Manifesto 2026, setting out short, medium and long-term plans to bring visible improvements to the civil aviation and tourism sectors ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Civil Aviation, Tourism, Minister, Afroza Khanam Rita, state minister, poll manifesto, BNP</media:keywords>
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<title>DU Tourism and Hospitality Management Alumni Association formed</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/du-tourism-and-hospitality-management-alumni-association-launched</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The event brought together former students of the department for an evening of reunion and fellowship. The association begins its journey with a 50-member executive committee ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:26:47 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dhaka University, Tourism and Hospitality Management Department, alumni, Association</media:keywords>
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<title>India’s Tourism Faces Strain as Bangladesh Visitors Decline</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Arrivals from Bangladesh dropped 73% to 4.7 lakh in 2025 from 17.5 lakh a year earlier. The fall of 12.8 lakh Bangladeshi visitors exceeded the total overall decline of 9.3 lakh foreign tourist arrivals during the year ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:20:04 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Busting Myths: What It&amp;apos;s Like to Travel Across Bangladesh</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/busting-myths-what-its-like-to-travel-across-bangladesh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In case you&#039;re still wondering if you should travel to Bangladesh, let me give you some facts that might help in your decision making ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:05:26 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Riyanka Roy</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, Bangladesh, Myth and reality, Dhaka, Chattogram</media:keywords>
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<title>Development of Tourism Industry and Existing Barriers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In truth, in this twenty-first century, human civilisation—with all its limitations—could never have achieved such heights in economy, science, technology, clothing, cuisine, music, architecture and art had there been no such thing as travel ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:19:22 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>history, civilisation, tourism, barrier, Hiuen Tsang, Fa-Hien, Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta or Al-Biruni</media:keywords>
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<title>Old Dhaka’s Iftar: A Timeless Cuisine of Flavours and Heritage</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/old-dhakas-iftar-a-timeless-cuisine-of-flavours-and-heritage</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Each afternoon, countless fasting Muslims from every corner of the capital flock to Chawkbazaar—not simply to acquire food, but to immerse themselves in a living legacy that has flourished for more than four centuries ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:02:16 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iftar, tradition, tourism, Bangladesh, Chawkbazar</media:keywords>
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<title>Bangladesh&#45;India Relations Show Signs of Recovery </title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bangladesh-india-relations-show-signs-of-recovery</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Recent diplomatic engagements and policy shifts suggest notable improvements expected in key areas such as tourism, visa services and air connectivity ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:33:46 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anwar Hossain</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bangladesh, india, bilateral relations, diplomacy, visa service, connectivity, road link, rail link</media:keywords>
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<title>Why Bangladesh Struggles to Attract Tourists</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/why-bangladesh-struggles-to-attract-tourists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The country has vast mangrove forests, rolling tea gardens and the world&#039;s longest natural sea beach; yet many international travellers are not interested at all to visit Bangladesh ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:59:04 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, Bangladesh, Hospitality, tourist destination</media:keywords>
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<title>Spring, Valentine’s Day Bring Colour, Music</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/Spring-Valentines-Day</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Falgun and Valentile&#039;s Day bring colour, music and a sense of renewal among culturally minded Bangladeshis as they celebrate the day with passion and enthusiasm ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:52:53 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Falgun, Valentine&#039;s Day, public gathering, colour, music</media:keywords>
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