Bangladesh Tourism Revenue: $286 Million in 2018, Growing

Bangladesh earned ~$286 million from tourism in 2018 (World Travel & Tourism Council), up 5.7% year-over-year. Projections targeted $400 million by 2023.

Visitor Breakdown (2018)

• Domestic tourists: $215 million
• International tourists: $71 million

Top Destinations

Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Sundarbans.

Government Initiatives

• Infrastructure investment (roads, bridges, airports).
• Marketing campaigns to raise international profile.

Tourism growth promises jobs, economic diversification, and heritage/environmental preservation incentives.