Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Author
Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
References
2 Different Forms of Tourism in Bangladesh
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Tourism Definition
2.1.2 Domestic Tourism
2.1.3 International Tourism
2.1.3.1 Inbound and Outbound Tourism
2.2 Different Forms of Tourism in Bangladesh
2.2.1 Heritage Tourism
2.2.2 Religious Tourism
2.2.3 Sports Tourism
2.2.4 Seaside Tourism
2.2.5 Tea Tourism
2.2.6 Rural Tourism
2.2.7 Eco-Tourism
2.2.8 Other Tourism in Bangladesh
2.3 Conclusion
References
3 A Brief History and Overview of Tourism in Bangladesh
3.1 Background
3.2 Tourism in Central Bangladesh
3.2.1 Central Shaheed Minar (Monument of Language Martyrs)
3.2.2 National Martyrsâ Memorial (Symbol of Sacrifice and Valour)
3.2.3 Mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
3.2.4 Ahsan Manzil
3.2.5 Lalbagh Fort
3.2.6 Bangabandhu Memorial Museum
3.2.7 Panam City in Sonargaon
3.2.8 Bhawal Rajbari in Gazipur
3.2.9 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park
3.2.10 Nikli Haor
3.2.11 Susang Durgapur in Netrokona
3.3 Tourism in Eastern Bangladesh
3.3.1 Coxâs Bazar (Longest Sandy Sea Beach)
3.3.2 St. Martinâs Island (the Coral Island)
3.3.3 Chittagong Hill Tracts
3.3.3.1 Nilgiri
3.3.3.2 Nilachal
3.3.3.3 Boga Lake in Bandarban
3.3.3.4 Buddha Dhato Jadi
3.3.3.5 Sajek Valley (the Valley of Clouds)
3.3.3.6 Kaptai Lake
3.3.3.7 Shuvolong Waterfall (Rangamati)
3.3.3.8 Keokradong
3.3.4 Shalban Bihar in Mainamati
3.3.5 Mainamati War Cemetery
3.3.6 Nijhum Dwip
3.3.7 Tourism in Sylhet Division
3.3.7.1 Sreemangal
3.3.7.2 Jaflong
3.3.7.3 Ratargul Swamp Forest
3.3.7.4 Lawachara National Park
3.3.7.5 Madhabkunda Waterfall
3.3.7.6 Madhabpur Lake
3.3.7.7 Bichanakandi
3.3.7.8 Tanguar Haor
3.3.7.9 Satchari National Park
3.3.7.10 Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R)
3.3.7.11 Shrine of Hazrat Shah Paran (R)
3.3.7.12 Hakaluki Haor
3.4 Tourism in Northern Bangladesh
3.4.1 Paharpur
3.4.2 Mahasthangarh
3.4.3 Ramsagar Lake (Dighi) and Ramsagar National Park
3.4.4 Chalan Beel
3.4.5 Other Archaeological Tourist Attractions
3.5 Tourism in Southern Bangladesh
3.5.1 Sundarbans
3.5.2 Kuakata
3.5.3 Sixty Dome Mosque
3.5.4 Fakir Lalon Shah Shrine
3.6 Conclusion
References
4 Economic Prospects of Tourism Industry in Bangladesh
4.1 Background
4.2 Economic Prospects of Tourism Industry in Bangladesh
4.3 Empirical Analysis
4.4 Conclusion
References
5 Barriers to Tourism Industry in Bangladesh and the Way Forward
5.1 Background
5.2 Social Barriers
5.2.1 Lack of Community Development
5.2.2 Safety and Security Issues
5.2.3 Large Share of Unskilled Labours
5.2.4 Political Unrest
5.2.5 Image Crisis and Failure to Promotion and Marketing
5.3 Institutional Barriers
5.3.1 Policy Biasedness
5.3.2 Lack of Destination Services and Facilities
5.3.3 Lack of Research and Development (R&D)
5.3.4 Carrying Capacity and Resource Management in Tourism
5.3.5 Coordination Problem
5.3.6 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
5.4 Proposed Policies to Overcome the Barriers
5.5 Conclusion
References
6 Role of Government and the Private Sector in Bangladesh Tourism
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Role of Government in Tourism Development in Bangladesh
6.3 Private Sector Participation in Tourism Industry in Bangladesh
6.4 Conclusion
References
7 An Overview of South Asian Tourism Industry and Significance of the Regional Tourism Integration
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Overview of Tourism in Five Neighbouring South Asian Countries
7.3 Prospects of Regional Tourism in South Asia
7.4 Barriers for Regional Tourism in South Asia
7.5 Conclusion
References
8 Tourism and Globalisation Nexus in Bangladesh
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Dynamic Simulation Framework
8.3 Analysis from the Dynamic Simulation
8.3.1 Tourism and Globalisation
8.3.2 Tourism and Energy Consumption
8.3.3 Tourism and Environment
8.3.4 Tourism and Renewable Energy
8.4 Conclusion and Policy Recommendations
References
9 Conclusion
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Biographical Information of the Book
Appendix C
Technical Glossary
Index