St Martins Island

Saint Martins IslandOnly coral island in Bangladesh Group Members71312072Kumar Bishawjit Roy71312068Nur E Alam71311100Mariyam Akhter Siju71311008Nusrat Islam71312085Jakia Jesmin71312077Israt Ahmed

BangladeshLocated conveniently on east-west air-corridor making it a gateway to the Far EastEndowed with resources and the potential for a tourism industryQuite a few World Heritage sites

Major Tourists Spots in BangladeshBeach tourismEco-tourismCultural tourismReligious tourismList of tourist destinations in BangladeshPaharpur, NaogaonMainamati, ComillaCoxs Bazaar sea beachSt Martins IslandRangamati Hanging BridgeKaptai Lake, RangamatiA Sundarbans streamDeer, SundarbansAhsan Manzil, DhakaSonargaonNational Martyrs Memorial, SaverWaterfall, Madhabkunda, SylhetShatgumbad Mosque, BagerhatLalbagh Fort, DhakaNatore RajbariJaflong, SylhetEconomic impact of tourism in BangladeshWorld Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) reported in 2013Directly generated 1,281,500 jobs in 2012 or 1.8 percent of the country's total employmentRanked Bangladesh 157 out of 178 countries worldwideDirect 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 2023Will 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.Prospects of Beach tourismBangladesh is the blessing of Bay-of-BangleSouthern side of the country is fully surrounded by the blue sea beachBangladesh is situated on the lap of Bay-of-Bangle with 712km costal lineMajor Beach Tourism Destination in BangladeshCox's BazaarKuakata St. Martins Island St. Martin's IslandOnly 8 km2 in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal8km 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.

InhabitantsApproximately 7000 residentsMost inhabitants live primarily from fishingOther staple crops are rice and coconut

TransportationOnly way to reach the place is the water transportation Boatsships There is no electricity supply from the national gridThe island is all about sun, sea and palm trees

Hotels and Guest Houses Many hotels and guest housesare established recentlyIn the peak season, November to February, tourists should make an advance booking due to the rushHotels and guest houses have their own electric generator to produce electricity from evening to midnightHave moderate to good sanitation facilityHave their individual dining systems

List of some HotelsHotel Blue MarineHotel AbakashSheemana Periye ResortPrince HeavenPrasad ParadiseRiyad Guest HouseHotel Swapna ProbalOcean View Guest House CTBResortShomudro BilashTourismFrom 1989 to 2004, non-residential Bangladeshis and foreigners were the only people permitted on the islandnow residential Bangladeshis are allowedfive shipping liners run daily trips to the islandShahid Sher NiabatL C T KutubdiaEagleKeari Cruise & Dine Keari-Sindbad

Nur E AlamID: 71312068

TourismIn the past five years Saint Martins visitor population has increased dramaticallyPresently 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.ScenarioSunriseEast side of the islandSunsetWest side of the islandVillage lifeSlow paced, most work happens in the morning and eveningSea Turtle HatcheryWest side of the island southStarsAmazingly plentiful on a moonless nightRock Beach, DhakinmathaSouthern point of the Island has a millions of years old Rock formed from Coral

ShopsMany small shops near the dock/port and along the main roadRelatively cheap from the main townDry fish is relatively cheap and high qualitySea shells and things made from them are soldIllegal and leads to the depletion of sea lifeThere are also some fake product come from Myanmar and China

Israt Ahmed ID: 71312077

EatFood is a little more expensive here than on the mainlandAll of the hotels also have restaurants with basically the same typical Bangladeshi offeringsChicken is sometimes available but not very tastyLobster 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 Martins fishermenFishing 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 fishermenOctober 7, 1998 - between 3 and 5 were killed byBurmese NavySeptember 8, 1999 1 was shot and killed byBurmese NavyAugust 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 2011piratesattacked fishermen 5km off the coast of Saint Martin's Island and killed four of them.Kumar Bishawjit Roy ID: 71312072Climate and weatherBest weather usually between November and FebruaryMarch 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 cyclonebut has fully recovered, and was untouched by the2004 tsunami.

Economic Effect of Tourism in Bangladesh

RecommendationLocal 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.ConclusionWorld tourism industry appeared as competitive and promising sectorEarns 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