Development of tourism in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is known as the land of rivers. With tropical rain forests, beautiful tea gardens, world's largest mangrove forest, world's longest natural sea beach, rich cultural heritage, harmonious and colorful lives, it has become a land of beauty. Luxurious hotels, resorts, multi cuisine restaurants are representing the country's culture and heritage to the outside world. According to the BPC (Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation), the number of tourist arrivals in Bangladesh has increased from 113,242 in 1991 to 397,410 in 2007, which shows an average annual growth rate of 9 percent. Bangladesh has so many things to offer to the tourists and by developing infrastructural facilities, strong marketing policy and security, tourism authorities can contribute a lot to the country's economy.
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