The 13th Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2025, the country’s largest tourism expo, began on Thursday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) in Dhaka.

The three-day international tourism fair was organised by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh.

Lutfe Siddiqi, Special Envoy to the Chief Adviser on International Affairs was the chief guest at the opening ceremony.

In his inaugural speech, the Lutfe Siddiqi emphasised the need for collective efforts from all stakeholders to advance the tourism sector, noting that the government continues to work toward developing the industry.

According to the organisers, more than 120 local and international organizations are participating, showcasing their products and services through around 220 stalls and 20 pavilions.

Exhibitors include national tourism boards, airlines, tour operators, hotels, resorts, travel agencies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and other tourism-related entities.

National tourism organisations and associations from Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan are taking part in this year’s fair, alongside participants from Maldives, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Turkey, and host country Bangladesh.

Throughout the fair, participating companies are offering special discounts on various services including air tickets, hotel bookings, and travel packages for both domestic and international destinations.

The fair also features a series of sideline events, such as B2B sessions, seminars, an award ceremony, and country presentations. Additionally, cultural performances and documentary screenings on Bangladesh’s tourist attractions will be held daily, along with attractive raffle draws. Visitors paying through bKash will enjoy cashback offers on entry tickets.

Entry fee for the fair is set at Tk 50 per person while students, freedom fighters, and July war heroes will enjoy free entry.

The fair will remain open to visitors from 10 AM to 8 PM daily.