TOURISM IN BANGLADESH – A CASE STUDY ON KHULNA CITY

Abstract

Tourism is one of the most prominent businesses in the world and its prospect is increasing day by day. Bangladesh has ample scope to develop this industry since it has a long historical background, natural beauty, the largest sea beach in the world etc. By developing this industry, it can create job opportunities, generate foreign currency, circulate money in the economy and thus can contribute to the total economy of Bangladesh. But the development of domestic tourism is the first criteria for the development of this industry. This study aims at investigating the habit and attitude of the people of Bangladesh and also their views and expectation of the present situation regarding tourism. This study has identified that most of the people have tendency to travel. But, due to many problems like security, living place, transportation, food, infrastructure and lack of facilities, information, guide, etc. people feel discouraged to travel. If these problems can be solved and the desired facilities can be provided, people will be encouraged to travel within the country and thus domestic tourism will be developed and that may ultimately attract foreign tourists to visit our country.