News Flash
DHAKA, Oct 5, 2025 (BSS) -The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Bangladesh
Tourism Board (BTB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to
work together in promoting Bangladesh as a cricket tourism destination.
The agreement outlines a cooperative framework between the two organisations
to highlight the country's tourism potential through cricket and to create
opportunities that bring together sport and culture on both national and
international platforms.
As part of the MoU, the BCB and BTB will collaborate on joint campaigns,
promotional activities, and destination-based initiatives such as trophy
tours, cultural events and curated travel packages. Both parties will also
work with tour operators, hotels, and travel agencies to develop cricket
tourism packages designed for domestic and overseas visitors, a BCB press
release stated.
"This partnership reflects our shared vision of projecting Bangladesh not
only as a cricketing nation but also as a unique tourism destination. We are
confident that cricket, being one of the strongest unifying forces in the
country, will play an important role in promoting Bangladesh globally," BCB
President Aminul Islam Bulbul said.
"Tourism and cricket together create a powerful platform to present
Bangladesh's rich heritage, culture and natural beauty. Through this
collaboration, we aim to enhance international awareness and attract more
visitors to experience Bangladesh."
Chief Executive Officer of BTB Nuzhat Yasmin welcomed the initiative and the
possibilities, saying that "This partnership between the BCB and BTB will
create exciting opportunities for tourism in Bangladesh and will also help
strengthen market connections for stakeholders for drawing more visitors to
our country through cricket."
Cricket Tourism Advisor of the BCB President's Advisory Committee Md
Shakawath Hossain, BCB Chief Executive Officer Nizam Uddin Chowdhury,
Director Admin and Finance of BTB Abu Salim Mahmud-Ul Hasan, BTB's Director
Marketing Planning & Public Relation Saleha Binte Siraj and officials of both
organisations were present at the MoU signing programme held at the BTB
office in Dhaka.