Planning and Development of Wildlife Tourism in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is making strides in promoting wildlife tourism as a means to balance wildlife conservation with socio-economic development. The country's unique biodiversity, including the critically endangered royal Bengal tiger and other flagship species like the Asian elephant and hoolock gibbon, serves as a major attraction for both domestic and international tourists. Despite challenges in wildlife conservation and tourism infrastructure, Bangladesh has established robust policies, laws, and programs to support sustainable eco-tourism. The Wildlife Act, 2012, and constitutional provisions underscore the nation's commitment to biodiversity conservation while fostering community benefits through organized package tours. This study highlights the potential of wildlife tourism as a tool for employment generation, poverty reduction, and environmental protection in Bangladesh.

Haque Howlader, Md. Z., & Chowdhury, A. (2017). Planning and Development of Wildlife Tourism in Bangladesh. Wilderness of Wildlife Tourism, 7–15. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315365817-2