International Tourism Fair begins in Dhaka tomorrow

A three-day international tourism fair titled "US-Bangla Airlines Dhaka Travel Mart 2025" will begin at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on February 6.

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, adviser to the Cultural Affairs, is expected to inaugurate the fair, said a press release.

Kazi Wahidul Alam, editor of the Bangladesh Monitor, spoke at a press conference at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on Monday, highlighting various aspects of the upcoming tourism fair.

Over 50 organisations from the UAE, Iran, the Maldives, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Jordan, India, and Bangladesh will showcase their products and services.

The fair will open from 10am to 8pm every day. Visitors can attend the fair for a Tk 50 entry fee.

Participating organisations represent national tourism organisations, airlines, travel agencies, hotels and resorts, tour operators, financial institutions, and others involved in travel and tourism.

Organisations will offer attractive discounts on domestic and international air tickets, tour packages, hotel and resort rooms, and tourism products and services for the visitors.

The Bangladesh Monitor is organising the 20th edition of the popular tourism fair, while US-Bangla Airlines, the leading private sector carrier, is supporting the event as the title sponsor.

The tourism fair is powered by the leading online travel agency Firsttrip and travel company Akij Air. The national carrier, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Mutual Trust Bank have joined as the airline partner and banking partner, respectively.

Among others, Kamrul Islam, general manager (public relations) of US-Bangla Airlines; AKM Shohidul Hasan, deputy general manager (marketing) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines; Hasnain Rafiq, chief operating officer of Firsttrip; and Md Abu Bokar Siddik, head of the card division of Mutual Trust Bank, were also present.