Sixteen individuals, organisations and initiatives today received the Bangladesh Tourism Awards 2026 in recognition of their contributions to sustainable tourism development, service improvement, innovation and community participation.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat handed over the awards at a discussion and award ceremony at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre here this afternoon, marking the World Tourism Day.
Organised by the Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB), the awards recognised achievements in 16 categories, covering digital transformation, tourism conservation and the promotion of women and young entrepreneurs, among other areas.
A jury board comprising representatives of public and private sector stakeholders evaluated the nominations and selected the winners.
Shakawath Hossain's "Six Control Point for Food Cost Optimization" won the Best Sustainable Tourism Initiative of the Year award.
InterContinental Dhaka was named Best Five-Star Hotel of the Year, while Hotel Agrabad received Best Four-Star Hotel of the Year and HANSA - A Premium Residence by UHTPLC won Best Three-Star Hotel of the Year.
The Bengal Tours Limited received Best Inbound Tour Operator of the Year, while ShareTrip Ltd won Best Domestic Tour Operator of the Year.
Fantasy Kingdom Complex was named Best Amusement Park of the Year.
Bangladesh Eco Adventure won Best Young Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year, while Charubala Homestay and Tours received Best Homestay of the Year.
Abu Mohammad Salahuddin (Sumon) was named Best Tourism Content Creator of the Year, while BD Tickets received Best Tourism Technology Initiative of the Year.
Nurani Sharmin Afroze won Best Female Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year, and MV Malisha was named Best Tourist Vessel of the Year.
Mohammad Sarwar Jahan (Mithu) received Best Tour Guide of the Year, while Seven International Limited won Best MICE Initiative of the Year, a category covering meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.
Naim Abir received the Best Tourism Journalism of the Year award.
Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Abul Kalam Azad Siddiqui spoke as the special guest.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Fahmida Akhter chaired the programme, while BTB Chief Executive Officer Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui delivered the welcome address.
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation Chairman Md Samimuzzaman and Tourist Police Additional Inspector General GM Azizur Rahman also spoke on the occasion.
