Master plan formulated to boost foreign tourism in Sundarbans | Tourism

KHULNA, Oct 12, 2025 (BSS) - A 20-year "Sundarbans Ecotourism Master Plan" (2025-2045) has been formulated to preserve the ecological integrity of the world's largest mangrove forest while promoting sustainable domestic and international tourism. Unlike traditional infrastructure-heavy projects, the master plan focuses on environment-friendly tourism that ensures both conservation and community development. Once approved by the Forest Department, officials expect it to draw more foreign visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site. The three-year initiative was undertaken by the Bangladesh Forest Department in collaboration with Solimar International, with technical and financial support from USAID under its Ecotourism Activity pilot project. Professor Dr. Md. Wasiul Islam, Deputy Chief of Party and a faculty member at Khulna University's Forestry and Wood Technology...