Dhaka Travel Mart 2026 begins, showcasing global tourism services, business opportunities and attractive travel deals. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, April 9, 2026 (BSS) - A three-day international tourism fair began in Dhaka today bringing together global and local stakeholders to promote 
travel, tourism services and business opportunities.

The 21st edition of Dhaka Travel Mart 2026 commenced at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, organised by The Bangladesh Monitor with Air Astra as the title 
sponsor and support of US-Bangla Airlines.

M Nasser Rahman, MP, formally inaugurated the fair, while Kazi Wahidul Alam, editor of The Bangladesh Monitor, and representatives of sponsors and partner 
organisations also addressed the ceremony.

More than 50 organisations from Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Vietnam, China and host Bangladesh are participating, 
showcasing products and services across 10 pavilions and over 80 booths.

Participants include national tourism organisations, airlines, travel agencies, hotels and resorts, tour operators, financial institutions, medical 
service providers and other stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry.

Visitors are being offered attractive discounts on domestic and international air tickets, tour packages, hotel and resort accommodations, medical tourism 
services and other travel-related products.

The fair will remain open to visitors daily from 10am to 8pm.