Sustainable Tourism in Sylhet

Sustainable Tourism In The North Eastern Part of Bangladesh
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CHAPTER - 01 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Sylhet: Sylhet /sɪlhət/, also known as Jalalabad, is a metropolitan city in
northeastern Bangladesh. It is the administrative seat of Sylhet Division. The city is located
on the right bank of the Surma River in North Eastern Bengal. It has a subtropical climate
and lush highland terrain. The city has a population of more than 479,837 residents. Sylhet is
one of Bangladesh's most important spiritual and cultural centers. It is one of the most
important city of Bangladesh Just after Dhaka and Chittagong because of many reasons like
economy, tourism etc.
The name of Sylhet is the Anglicized
form of the ancient Indo-
Aryan term Srihatta. In 1303,
the Sufi Muslim leader ShahJalal conqu
ered Sylhet by defeating the
local Hindu Raja. IbnBattuta visited
Sylhet in the 14th century and
saw Bengali Muslims transforming the
region into an agricultural
basket. Sylhet was a mint town of
the Bengal Sultanate. In the 16th-
century, Sylhet was controlled by the Baro-Bhuyan zamindars and became a district of
the Mughal Empire. British rule began in the 18th century under the administration of
the East India Company. Sylhet became a key source of lascars in the British Empire.
The Sylhet municipal board was established in 1867. Originally part of the Bengal
Presidency and later Eastern Bengal and Assam; the town was part of Colonial Assam
between 1874 and 1947, when following a referendum and the partition of British India, it
became part of East Bengal. The Sylhet City Corporation was constituted in 2001. The
Government of Bangladesh designated Sylhet a metropolitan area in 2009.
The Sylhet valley is the largest oil and gas-producing region in Bangladesh. It is also the
largest hub of tea production in Bangladesh. It is notable for its high-
quality cane and agarwood. The city is served by the Osmani International Airport.

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1.2 Basic Information: The name Sylhet is anglicized from Srihatta. In Indo-Aryan
languages, Sri means prestige or beauty. Hatta (Haat) is a term for a marketplace. In
the Mughal Empire's records, Srihatta was used as the name for the district in the Bengal
Subah. In British India, Srihatta became known as Sylhet in English.
Country Bangladesh
Division Sylhet Division
District Sylhet District
Municipal Board 1867
Sylhet City Corporation 9 April 2001
Metropolitan city 31 March 2009
Government
• Type Mayor–Council
• Body Sylhet City Corporation
• City Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury (Bangladesh National Party)
Area
• Total 26.50 km2
(10.23 sq mi)
Elevation 35 m (115 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total 479,837
Demonym(s) Sylheti, Siloti, Sileti
Demographics
• Ethnicity 94% Bengali
6% Bishnupriya Manipuri, Khasi and others
Demographics
• Languages Sylheti, local Bengali and English

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1.3 History: Pre-Islamic
Sylhet was under the realm of the Harikela and Kamarupa kingdoms of
ancient Bengal and Assam. Buddhism was prevalent in the first millennium. In the early
medieval period, the area was dominated by Hindu principalities, which were under the
nominal suzerainty of the Senas and Devas. The history of the dynasts in the region is
documented by their copper-plate charters.
Islamic
An Arabic neon sign at the shrine of Hazrat
Shah Jalal. The 14th century marked the
beginning of Islamic influence in Sylhet.
The Muslim general Shamsuddin Firoz
Shah's army defeated the local Hindu Raja
Gour Govinda after the raja's persecution of
Muslim migrants. When the Moroccan traveler Ibn Batutta visited Shah Jalal in Sylhet in
1345, he noted that the locals embraced Islam due to Shah Jalal's missionary activities."It was
by his labours that the people of these mountains became converted to Islam" wrote Battuta
in his diary. Bengali Muslims were exploiting the fertile land of Sylhet for agricultural
production and enjoyed relative prosperity. The region began to experience an influx of
Muslim settlers, including Turks, Arabs and Persians. During the late 16th century, the region
was largely controlled by the Kingdom of Bhati. The Mughals subsequently conquered the
region. Sylhet became a district headquarter of the Bengal Subah. Its eight Mahals included
& the district generated annual revenues of 167,000 rupees.
Time zone BST (UTC+6)
Postal code 3100
Police Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP)
International airport Osmani International Airport
Regional Calling code +880821

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East Pakistan
Sylhet became the hub of Pakistan's tea industry after 1947. Pakistan became one of the
world's largest tea exporters due to development of plantations in Sylhet by the Ispahani
family, James Finlay & Company and others.
Bangladesh
Sylhet was a focal point of East Pakistan's Liberation War, which created the Bangladeshi
Republic. In 1995, the Government of Bangladesh declared Sylhet as the sixth divisional
headquarters of the country. In 2001, the municipality was upgraded to the Sylhet City
Corporation & made a metropolitan city in 2009.
1.4 Geography & Climate: Sylhet is located at 24.8917°N 91.8833°E, in the north
eastern region of Bangladesh within the Sylhet Division, within the Sylhet District and
Sylhet Sadar Upazila. Sylhet has a typical Bangladesh tropical monsoon
climate bordering on a humid subtropical climate at higher elevations. The rainy season
from April to October is hot and humid with very heavy showers and whilst the short dry
season from November to February is very warm and fairly clear. Nearly 80% of the
annual average rainfall of 4,200 millimeters (170 in) occurs between May and September.
The city is located within the region where there are hills and basins which constitute one of
the most distinctive regions in Bangladesh. The physiographic of Sylhet consists mainly of
hill soils, encompassing a few large depressions known locally as "beels" which can be
mainly classified as oxbow lakes, caused by tectonic subsidence primarily during the
earthquake of 1762. It is flanked by the Indian states of the Meghalaya in the north, Assam in
the east, Tripura in the south and the Bangladesh districts
of Netrokona, Kishoregonj and Brahmanbaria in the west. The area covered by Sylhet
Division is 12,569 km², which is about 8% of the total land area of Bangladesh.
Geologically, the region is complex having diverse sacrificial geomorphology; high
topography of Plio-Miocene age such as Khasi and Jaintia hills and small hillocks along the
border. In the last 150 years three major earthquakes hit the city, at a magnitude 7.5 on
the Richter Scale It was took place in 1918, although many people are unaware that Sylhet
lies on the earthquake prone zone of Bangladesh.

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1.5 Religion: The majority of Sylhetis are Muslims (90%), other religious groups include
Hindus (8%), and very few numbers of other religions,
mainly Buddhists and Christians (less than 2%). The majority of the Muslims are
mainly Sunni Hanafi.
1.6 Economy: The Sylhet Metropolitan Area is one of Bangladesh's main business centers.
Sylhet's economy is closely linked with the Bangladeshi, especially the British
Bangladeshi community. A number of shopping centers, restaurants and hotels have
opened as a result Sylhet also relies on religious tourism, with thousands of devotees
visiting its Sufi shrines annually. Nature resorts have been built in the city's outskirts.
Several important Bangladeshi companies are based in Sylhet, including Jalalabad Gas
Transmission and Distribution, Sylhet Gas Fields and Alim Industries. Biman Bangladesh
Airlines operates several flights from Sylhet to the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
It is home to the country's largest natural gas fields, sole crude oil field,
largest tea plantations, rubber, palm oil, cane, agarwood and citrus farms. Rice production
in the region is one of the countries highest. Other major industries include ceramics,
machinery and equipment. Most of the tea production in Bangladesh is based around
Sylhet, and the industry also has significant exports.
1.7 Culture: As so many Sylhetis are resident abroad, Sylhet has a major flow of foreign
currency from non-resident Bangladeshis. The major holidays celebrated in Sylhet
include traditional and religious celebrations, Muslim festivals of Ramadan and then
after, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Cultural or nationalistic celebrations include
the Language Movement Day, the Bangladeshi Independence Day, Victory
Day celebrated with parades by school and academies, and the Pohela Baishakh—
celebration of the Bengali New Year.
1.8 Transport: The main transport systems used in the city are cycle rickshaws, auto
rickshaws (mainly known as baby-taxis or CNGs), buses, mini-buses and cars. There are
about 80,000 rickshaws running each day. The Sylhet Railway Station is the main railway
station providing trains on national operated by the state-run Bangladesh Railway. The
city of Sylhet is served by Osmani International Airport. It is Bangladesh's third busiest
airport and became an international airport due to the demand of expatriate. Biman
Bangladesh Airlines,United Airways (BD) Ltd.

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CHAPTER - 02 SYLHET’S SPECIALITY
2.1 Top Sylhet Tourist Places in Bangladesh
Modern Sylhet, which is a north-eastern administrative division of Bangladesh comprising
the districts of Sylhet, Sunamganj, Moulvibazar and Habiganj, boasts of a total of 138 tea
gardens that have deservedly earned it the reputation of an essentially green valley. Here in
this division is the second largest reserved forest in Bangladesh, namely Rema-Kalenga,
besides famous national gardens like Lauachora, Satchori and Khadimnagar. Ratargul, the
one and only swamp forest in the country, is not too far away from Sylhet city. At the foot of
Jaintia and Khasi mountains on the northeast lie top tourist attractions like Lovachora,
Lalakhal, Jaflong, Pangthumai, Bichanakandi and Bhulaganj. The large haors or swamplands
on the northwest, especially the Tangoar Haor. In view of the mountains, forests, rivers and
haors, and the diversity of its population, history and culture, Sylhet is one of the top tourist
attractions in South Asia.
 Balaganj Upazila
 Akhra of Gauranga Mahaprabhu
 Remnants of Nagendra Das Chowdhury‘s residence
 Temple of Chandranath Sharma (Babnobazar)
 Sylhet Sadar
 Hazrat Shahjalal Mazar Sharif
 Ghardoar Nawabi Mosque
 Statue made of black basalt at Bishwamvar Akhra
 stone inscription of Shahi Eidgah
 Keane Bridge
 Lakkatura Tea Garden
 Malnichara Tea Estate
 Shahi Eidgah Maydan
 Tilagar Eco Park – Tilagar

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 Shah Paran Darga Sharif
 Beanibazar Upazila
 Sree Sree Basu Deva Bari at village Supatala
 Six copper plates of king Bhaskar Barma (7th century)
 Ruins of Rajbari at Tengra
 Bishwanath Upazila
 Sitla Devi Mandir
 Residence of Hasan Raja
 Satpari Dighi
 ship-shaped house of Gaura Govinda
 Gour Gobinda Fort
 Jaintiapur Upazila
 Haripur Gas Field
 Megalithic Stone Jaintiapur
 remnants of Jaintiaswari Temple
 remnants of Jaintia Rajbari
 Sarighat Temple
 Lalakhal,which is another top tourist attraction in Jaintapur
 Golapganj Upazila
 Mazar of Hazrat Bahauddin (R)
 Sri Chaitanya Dev Skon Temple
 Kailash Tila and Dewan Bridge
 Dream Land Park
 Gowainghat Upazila
 Panthumai
 Pang Thu Mai and Barahill Falls
 Ratargul Swamp Forest
 Bisnakandi
 Jaflong
 Kanaighat Upazila
 Patharkoari,
 Tamabil Land Port
 Fenchuganj Upazila
 Ferry ghat of the east india company
 Hakaluki Haor
 Osmani Nagar Upazila

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 General MAG Osmani Home
 Old warranty
 Unseen mosque
 Ancient inscription
 Zakiganj Upazila
 Nawabi Mosque at Khilgram
 Sajid Bazar Mosque,
 Gayibi Dighi at Bara Thakuri
 Others
 Khadimnagar National Park – Khadimnagar, Sylhet
 Jalalpur zamindar bari- South Surma
CHAPTER - 03 SYLHET TOURISM OPPORTUNITY
3.1 Malnichara Tea Garden Sreemongol:
First ever tea garden in Sylhet – Malnichara – was established near Sylhet city in 1854, large
tea estates eventually found their niche in Sreemongol town and the surrounding hills and
mountains. The only tea research institute in Bangladesh – BTRI – which is a popular tourist
destination is also situated in this town. Easily accessible from Dhaka by road or train,
Sreemongol has a lot to offer for tourists. Of the 138 tea gardens in Greater Sylhet, 38 are
situated in Sreemongol, and this number would be no fewer than 60 when added to gardens in
the surrounding areas.
Anyone travelling in and around Sreemongol is sure to be greeted by lush green tea gardens
that stretch over miles and miles of hilly areas, not to speak of the chirping birds and shading
trees besides the pineapple and lemon gardens.
Just two kilometres away from the town, BTRI is easily accessible by rickshaw or CNG-run
auto-rickshaw. Anyone travelling in and around Sreemongol by lush green tea gardens that
stretch over miles and miles of hilly areas.

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3.2 Baikka Beel: Besides Tea gardens, hills,
forests and lakes, Sreemongol has also been
enriched by the beauty of beels and haors (i.e.
swamplands). With an area of 600 square
kilometres, Baikka Beel is situated there. On
the east of Hayeel Haor is Baikka Beel
comprising 100 hectares of swampland.
Following a governmental decision, this
swampland has been conserved as a refuge for
local fish since 2003. In winter this swampland
is inhabited by migratory as well as local birds.
Although most tourists visit Baikka Beel during winter, this swampland assumes an
unparalleled beauty in the rainy season.
3.3 Hazrat Shahjalal Mazar Sharif: Shahajalal was born in 1341 AD in Yemen. He was
one of the famous Sufis in the Indian Subcontinent. The full name of the famous saint is Jalal
Kuniat Mujdarat. He came to the region to preach Islam when he was 32 years old. He had
many followers at that time, and his followers
also spread out in various parts of the
subcontinent to preach Islam. At present, there
are about 360 graves from different saints in
Sylhet. For this reason, the city is called Pobitro
Nogori or Blessed land. The site has a majestic
main gate. The main entrance is called the
Dargah Gate. The Mazar is a living place for
many pigeons. The mosque is about 1400 years
old. The mosque was rebuilt in the year 1744.
3.4 Tribal Village of Khasia Madhobkunda Sylhet Bangladesh: Khasi tribe, Nirala
Para (village), Sreemangal (Srimangal), Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh, Indian Sub-
Continent, Asia. The Khasi are an indigenous or tribal people, the majority of whom live in
the State of Meghalaya in north east India, with small populations in neighbouring Assam,
and in parts of Bangladesh. They call themselves Ki Hynñiew trep, which means "the seven
huts" in the Khasi language. The Khasi people who reside in the hilly areas of Sylhet,
Bangladesh are of the War sub-tribe. Their language Khasi is the northernmost Austroasiatic
language.

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The main crops produced by the Khasi people living in the War areas, including Bangladesh,
are betel leaf, areca nut and oranges. The Khasis are a matrilineal society. In Nirala Para
(village), near Sreemangal (Srimangal) live also some Garo families.
3.5 Madhabkunda: Madhabkunda Waterfall and Eco Park is situated in Barlekha Upazila
in Moulvibazar District of Sylhet Division. It is one of the largest waterfalls in Bangladesh.
The waterfall is a popular tourist spot in Bangladesh. Big boulders, surrounding forest, and
the adjoining streams attract many tourists for picnic parties and day trips. The 267 hectors
Madhabkunda Eco Park (est. 2001) is located at Madhabkunda under Moulvibazar District.
This area was declared as Eco Park with a view to conserve the Madhabkunda waterfall and
surrounding biodiversity. The Madhabkunda Waterfall is the most attractive site of this Eco
Park which is about 200 ft. (61 m) high.
3.6 Tanguar Haor: Tanguar Haor is
Bangladesh‘s leading internationally significant
freshwater wetland. The Haor territory spans over
the two sub-districts of Tahirpur and Dharmapasha
in the Sunamganj District, covering 9,727 hectares
and supporting at least 60,000 people hence its
social and economic importance is high.
In the past, Tanguar Haor has been subject to ‗elite
capture‘; rich and well-connected individuals would control the resources.Declaration of
Tanguar Haor as an Ecologically Critical Area in 1999 and a Ramsar site in 2000 provided an
opportunity for the government to test a new management paradigm.
3.7 Bisnakhandi: Bisnakandi is a village situated in Rustompur Union under Guainghat
Upazilla. ―This is where many layers of the Khasi Mountain meet at a single point from both
sides. Flowing from above is a high fall. Adding to its charm are dark clouds hugging the
mountain in the rainy season.‖

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3.8 Jaflong: Jaflong is still a ‗must-see‘ destination for tourists visiting Sylhet. About 62
km north-east from Sylhet city, Jaflong is in the East Jaflong Union under Guainghat
Upazilla. Visitors can hire boats to go to the Zero Point and see the beautiful hanging bridge
over the Dauki. Just beside Nakshiapunji is Jaflong Tea Garden which is a top tourist
attraction.
3.09 Lovachora: Lovachora is a bordering area from Kanaighat Upazilla in the eastern part
of Sylhet district, which is from northeast to northwest by the Meghalayan ranges. It is
essentially a quarry where stones and boulders are mined, besides an age-old tea garden. The
Lovachora Tea Garden is spread over a wide area from the river bank to the slopes of the
hills. Still preserved in the garden is a tea factory ravaged in the War of Liberation in 1971.
Together with an antique cottage, it is a must-see for visitors.
3.10 Lauachora On the Vanugach-Komalganj Road about seven kilometres from
Sreemongol town is the entry to Lauachora National Garden. It is an evergreen rainforest
with excessive precipitation. Tall trees with their lofty branches and soaring foliage make for
a unique cover for the forest on a sunny day. Lauachora is one of the seven safari parks and
10 national gardens in Bangladesh. An area of 1,250 hectares from the 2,740-hectare West
Vanugach Reserve Forest was declared a national garden in 1996.
3.11 Pangthumai Panthumai – a village from West Jaflong Union under Guainghat
Upazilla – is another tourism hub in Sylhet. The village, which is very near to the east Khasia
hill of the Meghalaya ranges, boasts of an eye-catching fall popularly known as Borhill Fall.
The best possible time to visit Pangthumai is between April and mid-October.

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3.12 Satchari National Park
Satchari National Park - Satchari National Park (Bengali: সাতছড়ি) is a national park in
Habiganj District, Bangladesh. After the 1974 Wild Life Preservation Act, in 2005 Satchari
National Park was built on of land. Literally 'Satchari' in Bengali means 'Seven Streams'.
There are seven streams flowing in this jungle, and the name 'Satchari' came from there.
Details The Park is situated in Raghunandan hill, under Paikpara…!
3.13 RatarGul
Ratargul is the only freshwater swamp forest in Bangladesh. the swamp forest now occupies
an area of only two square kilometres. A dense forest comprising mostly native hijol and
koroch trees, Ratargul offers a sanctuary for different species of birds, monkeys, snakes and
other reptiles. Ratargul is in close proximity of three rivers. Flowing respectively from the
south and the east, the Chenger Khal and the Kafna meet near Ratargul. The water of these
rivers makes its way into the forest and leaves it marooned under 15 to 20 feet water in the
rainy season. The best time to visit Ratargul Swamp Forest is early in the morning or early in
the evening in the rainy season.
3.14 Lalakhal Lalakhal,which is another top tourist attraction in Jaintapur Upazilla, is
covered with hills, natural forests, tea gardens, and rivers under the Jainta Hill which
comprises part of the Meghalaya Ranges of India. Over a stretch of nearly 12 km of the river
from Lalakhal to Sarighat, the colour of the water stays transparent green in winter (as well as
in other seasons when it does not rain) due to the minerals flowing with water and the sandy
river bed.
3.15 Keane Bridge The Bridge was built in the year 1936 and was named Kean Bridge
following the name of an English Governor Michael Kean. The bridge was built over the
river Surma & it was built with iron and steel. The bridge helps the commuters to cross the
Surma River. However, Bangladesh government repaired the bridge in the year 1977.

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CHAPTER - 04 SYLHET’S SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Sustainable tourism development indicates the travel and tourism designed to minimize the
impacts of visitors and tourists on the places they visit, encourage protection of both cultural
and natural heritage, upkeep the environment, and provide long-term means for social
improvements and economic opportunities for local residents. Sylhet is a major tourist
destination in Bangladesh and has the great potential to be developed and promoted as a
major sustainable tourism destination of Bangladesh. This study elucidates the social,
cultural, environmental, economical, political and other factors affecting the sustainability of
the Sylhet through factor analysis and other measurements and provide recommendation
about the initiatives that should be taken to mitigate and to control the negative impacts of
tourism (environmentally, economically, and socially) to make Sylhet as a sustainable
tourism destination.
4.1 Sylhet ST Potential Tourist Spots Nestled in the picturesque Surma valley amidst
scenic tea plantations and lush green tropical forests, greater Sylhet is a prime attraction for
both international tourists visiting Bangladesh as well for domestic tourists. Laying between
the Khasia and the Jaintia hills on the north, and the Tripura hills on the south, Sylhet breaks
the monotony of the flatness of this land by a multitude of terraced tea gardens, rolling
countryside and the exotic flora and fauna. Here the thick tropical forests abound with many
species of wildlife, spread their aroma around the typical hearth and homes of the Mainpuri
tribal maidens famous for their dance.
The following table (Table 1) represents the potential sustainable tourist spots in Sylhet.
Table: Potential Sustainable Tourist Spots in Sylhet
Madhabkunda
Waterfall Lalakhal Jaflong Jointapur's Rajbari
Bichanakandi Hammam Waterfall Srimongol
Ratargul Swamp
Forest

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4.2 Sustainable Workforce: Sustainable tourism development guidelines and management
practices are applicable to all forms of tourism in all types of destinations, including mass
tourism and the various niche tourism segments. Thus, sustainable tourism should:
1. Make optimal use of environmental resources that constitute a key element in tourism
development, maintaining essential ecological processes and helping to conserve
natural heritage and biodiversity.
2. Respect the socio-cultural authenticity of host communities, conserve their built and
living cultural heritage and traditional values, and contribute to inter-cultural
understanding and tolerance.
3. Ensure viable, long-term economic operations, providing socio-economic benefits to
all stakeholders that are fairly distributed, including stable employment and income
earning opportunities
Therefore, sustainable tourism development requires the informed participation of all relevant
stakeholders, a long-term sustainability of the social, cultural and natural attractions of
Sylhet. Another important consideration that should be strictly maintained is the watchful
utilization of natural resource; like- water, gas etc. Both the tourists and local people need to
improve their awareness in using the natural resources carefully in order to maintain the
ecological balance of Sylhet. As well as strong political leadership to ensure wide
participation and consensus building.
CHAPTER 05 STD TOURIST DEMAND & RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Taste & Demand of Tourists
The taste, preference and demand of tourists are changing by time. At present, there are
plenty of tourists who want to spend their leisure time in nature without leading any negative
impact on the destination. This changing group of tourist is actually delivering the main
essence of Sustainable Tourism and all the major tourist destinations should start positioning
themselves as a Sustainable Tourism Spot in order to attract this rapidly increasing market
segment- the responsible tourists. Tourism is one of the growing industries of Bangladesh.
We all need to come forward and work together to protect all our major destinations in order
to retain the future sustainability of those tourist spots. The positioning and branding of our
tourist destinations will let us meet the needs of present tourist and host community as well as
enhance and retain opportunity for the future.
5.2 Sustainable Tourism Further Advancements with Recommendations
Sylhet has great potential to be a major Sustainable Tourist Development. But it is also clear
that there is ample scope for improvement to achieve greater success in establishing Sylhet as
a Sustainable Tourism Destination and to promote sustainable tourism in Sylhet to attract
more and more nature loving tourists A few recommendations are listed below for making
Sylhet as a sustainable tourist destination:

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1. Developing the quality of Support Services: Tourism related different support
services; like- accommodation, restaurants, transportation etc.; need to be developed in
order to provide more world-class service and to meet the needs of different types of
visitor.
2. Establishing nature and environment friendly businesses: The local people and other
businesses selling various goods to the tourists have to produce and sell their products by
ensuring the conservation of environment. They should not do anything that may harm
the environment and other natural resources. They should practice innovative
management technique in order to protect the environment against any pollution or
degradation.
3. Encouraging host community participation: If the local community becomes cautious
about the protection of environment and heritages of the destination, this forms a big
step toward Sustainable Tourism development of any destination. The local community
should be encouraged to contribute more in every step of planning and implementation
of policies to brand Sylhet as a sustainable tourism spot.
4. Cautiousness of Concerned Authority: The concerned authority; who are responsible
for overall management and control of tourism related activities and other natural
resources of any destination; have to be more cautious regarding the protection of
cultural, natural heritage and resources and implement the policies to ensure the long-
term retention of natural and cultural heritages.
5. Involvement of Private Sector: Different NGOs, SHOs, other stakeholders; like-tour
operators, travel agents, suppliers; should be more mindful in promoting Sylhet as a
Sustainable Tourism Destination in front of both the domestic and local tourists‘
5.3 Conclusion North eastern
division of Sylhet has many natural
sites and cultural heritages, due to the
absence of proper maintenance and
appropriate policies, those heritages
and sites are losing their beauty and
attraction day by day. The authority
should be more strict and careful in
adapting and implementing policies to
ensure the long-term sustainability of
the social, cultural and natural attractions of Sylhet. Another important consideration that
should be strictly maintained is the watchful utilization of natural resource; like- water,
gas etc. Both the tourists and local people need to improve their awareness in using the
natural resources carefully in order to maintain the ecological balance of Sylhet & Protect
balance of Sustainable Tourism with its Nature.
LALAKHAL

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