Economic Contribution of Tourism Industry in Bangladesh: At a Glance
L85Tourism is a dynamic and one of the most profitable sectors for the world economy as well as for many developing countries like Bangladesh. Bangladesh has so many natural, cultural, historical, archeological, religious and man-made tourist destinations. By visiting this country one can get the opportunity to know about the tribal people, their unique culture, traditions, food habit, wildlife of various species and also can enjoy diversified tourism-related activities like water skiing, river cruising, hiking, rowing, yachting, kidding, sea bathing etc. Tourism industry is considered as a growing industry for many developing countries. It plays a significant role directly and indirectly in the GDP growth rate of Bangladesh by creating new employment opportunities for both male and female, alleviating poverty, enhancing local community participation, earning foreign currency via foreign tourists, improving the economic standards of locals, making people economically and socially stable.
