Saint Martins’ Island

Only coral island in Bangladesh

Group Members

71312072 Kumar Bishawjit Roy

71312068 Nur E Alam

71311100 Mariyam Akhter Siju

71311008 Nusrat Islam

71312085 Jakia Jesmin

71312077  Israt Ahmed

Mariyam Akhter Siju ID: 71311100

Bangladesh

Located conveniently on east-west air-corridor

making it a gateway to the Far East

Endowed with resources and the potential for

a tourism industry

Quite a few World Heritage sites

Major Tourists Spots in Bangladesh

Beach tourism

Eco-tourism

Cultural tourism

Religious tourism

List of tourist destinations in Bangladesh

1. Paharpur, Naogaon

2. Mainamati, Comilla

3. Cox’s Bazaar sea beach

4. St Martins’ Island

5. Rangamati Hanging

Bridge

6. Kaptai Lake, Rangamati

7. A Sundarbans stream

8. Deer, Sundarbans

9. Ahsan Manzil, Dhaka

10. Sonargaon

11. National Martyrs’

Memorial, Saver

12. Waterfall, Madhabkunda,

Sylhet

13. Shatgumbad Mosque,

Bagerhat

14. Lalbagh Fort, Dhaka

15. Natore Rajbari

16. Jaflong, Sylhet

Economic impact of tourism in Bangladesh

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) reported in 2013

Directly generated 1,281,500 jobs in 2012 or 1.8 percent of the

country's total employment

Ranked Bangladesh 157 out of 178 countries worldwide

Direct and indirect employment in the industry totaled 2,714,500

jobs, or 3.7 percent of the country's total employment.

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) predicted that by 2023

Will directly generate 1,785,000 jobs and support an overall total

of 3,891,000 jobs, or 4.2 percent of the country's total

employment.

This would represent an annual growth rate in direct jobs of 2.9

percent.

Nusrat Islam ID: 71311008

Prospects of Beach tourism

Bangladesh is the blessing of Bay-of-Bangle

Southern side of the country is fully surrounded by

the blue sea beach

Bangladesh is situated on the lap of Bay-of-Bangle

with 712km costal line

Major Beach Tourism Destination in Bangladesh Cox's Bazaar

Kuakata

St. Martins Island

St. Martin's Island

Only 8 km2 in the

northeastern part of the

Bay of Bengal

8 km west of the northwest

coast of Myanmar, at the

mouth of the Naf River.

Local names of the island

are "Narical Gingira"

It is the only coral island in

Bangladesh.

Inhabitants

Approximately 7000

residents

Most inhabitants live

primarily from fishing

Other staple crops

are rice and coconut

Jakia Jesmin ID: 71312085

Transportation

Only way to reach the

place is the water

transportation Boats

ships

There is no electricity

supply from the national

grid

The island is all about

sun, sea and palm trees

Hotels and Guest Houses Many hotels and guest houses are

established recently

In the peak season, November to

February, tourists should make an

advance booking due to the rush

Hotels and guest houses have their

own electric generator to produce

electricity from evening to midnight

Have moderate to good sanitation

facility

Have their individual dining systems

List of some Hotels Hotel Blue Marine  Hotel Abakash  Sheemana Periye Resort  Prince Heaven  Prasad Paradise  Riyad Guest House  Hotel Swapna Probal Ocean View Guest

House  CTB Resort   Shomudro Bilash

Nur E Alam ID: 71312068

Tourism

From 1989 to 2004, non-residential

Bangladeshis and foreigners were the only

people permitted on the island

now residential Bangladeshis are allowed

five shipping liners run daily trips to the island Shahid Sher Niabat

L C T Kutubdia

Eagle

Keari Cruise & Dine

Keari-Sindbad

Tourism In the past five years Saint Martin’s visitor population has

increased dramatically

Presently there are many efforts being put forth to preserve the

several endangered species of turtles

Pieces of the coral reef are being removed in order to be sold to

tourists.

Species of fish, a few just recently discovered, are being

overfished. Every year the fishermen must venture further out

to sea to get their catch. Most of them use motor less boats.

Scenario Sunrise

East side of the island Sunset

West side of the island Village life

Slow paced, most work happens in the morning and evening

Sea Turtle Hatchery  West side of the island south

Stars Amazingly plentiful on a moonless night

Rock Beach, Dhakinmatha Southern point of the Island has a millions of years

old Rock formed from Coral

Israt Ahmed ID: 71312077

Shops

Many small shops near the dock/port and along

the main road

Relatively cheap from the main town

Dry fish is relatively cheap and high quality

Sea shells and things made from them are sold

Illegal and leads to the depletion of sea life

There are also some fake product come from

Myanmar and China

Eat Food is a little more expensive

here than on the mainland

All of the hotels also have

restaurants with basically the

same typical Bangladeshi

offerings

Chicken is sometimes available

but not very tasty

Lobster and crab may be

available occasionally at very

high prices.

The islanders also sell dried fish,

which is a bit more expensive

Shootings of Saint Martin’s fishermen

Fishing is one of largest professional activities of Saint Martin's

Island's 3,700 (Approx.) residents.

a brief summary of shooting incidents against Saint Martin's

fishermen

October 7, 1998 - between 3 and 5 were killed by Burmese

Navy 

September 8, 1999 – 1 was shot and killed by Burmese Navy 

August 20, 2000 - the Bangladeshi police reported that

Burmese border guards had shot and killed four Bangladeshi

fishermen off the coast of Saint Martins 's Island.

In 2011 pirates attacked fishermen 5 km off the coast of Saint

Martin's Island and killed four of them.

Kumar Bishawjit Roy ID: 71312072

Climate and weather

Best weather usually between November and

February

March and July - off-season - a tourist must

keep his eyes on the forecast keenly, as a

cyclone can strike during these times.

The island was devastated by a cyclone but

has fully recovered, and was untouched by

the 2004 tsunami.

Economic Effect of Tourism in Bangladesh

Recommendation Local people have to be informed about the attractions rich in history,

culture, and heritage.

Tourism facilities and services like accommodation, food and beverage,

entertainments, travel agents, tour operations, shopping malls,

supermarkets, transporters have to be established in good number in

international standard in different tourist areas by public and private

sectors.

Tourism Call Centers may be introduced like ‘Medical Call Centers’ and

‘Legal Call Centers’ to keep potential tourists informed about the tourism

products, facilities and services available in all over Bangladesh.

Conclusion

World tourism industry appeared as competitive and

promising sector

Earns foreign currency

Creates image of the country

Natural, ecological, historical, cultural and other form of

tourism based tourism industry of Bangladesh has huge

potentials to develop due to its kind.

Government of Bangladesh, different concerned ministries

and the industry itself should take necessary measures.

Thank you