Threats and Opportunities of Farmers and Development of Agro-tourism in Bangladesh

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VII, July 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

Threats and Opportunities of Farmers and Development of Agro-tourism in Bangladesh

Malay Sarker
Department of Hotel Management and Tourism, Royal University of Dhaka

Abstract – Naturally, Bangladesh has tremendous potential for both agricultural and tourism development. The present study reviewed literature in the sphere of Agro-tourism development, particularly in Bangladesh. Agricultural areas in this country have many tourist attractions which can form the basis for relaxation, enjoyment and education of tourist. In addition, the synergistic effect on national income would have resulted if both agriculture and tourism is practiced in an integrated approach. The study was undertaken to realize agro-biological aspects of Tourism, prospects, importance, challenges, and suggestion for the improvement in the present scenario of agro-tourism in Bangladesh. Agro-tourism in Bangladesh is in its very beginning and there are many weaknesses, challenges, and threats that retard the successfulness of Agro-tourism which need to be solved soon. Bangladesh has a lot of options when it comes to promote the concept of Agro-tourism and find new means that can contribute to its overall economy. After analyzing the relevance of Agro-tourism in Bangladesh, the possible promotional strategies have been suggested.

Keywords – Agriculture, Tourism, Local community, Income, Employment.

I.INTRODUCTION

Bangladesh is one of the major tourist destinations in the South Asian region and there is large scope and great potential to develop Agro-tourism by which farmers may enhance their income mentionably. Not only that but also this sector will pave the way of employment opportunity for agricultural labor simultaneously the basket of rural economy will be changed significantly. But it will not ignore that some obstacles are existing in the sector that will be discussed in near future.

Agro-tourism is a way of sustainable tourist development and multi-activity in rural areas through which the visitor has the opportunity to be aware with agricultural areas, agricultural occupations, local products, traditional food and the daily life of the rural people, as well as the cultural elements and traditions. Moreover, this activity brings visitors closer to nature and rural cultures in which they can participate, be entertained and feel the pleasure of touring.

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