On 17 April 2023, the Bangladesh Chapter of the World Tourism Network (WTN) hosted an Iftar party at Days Hotel in Dhaka to discuss the future of tourism in Bangladesh. The event was attended by prominent figures from the tourism industry, including representatives from the government and private sector. The Chairman of the Bangladesh Chapter of WTN, Mr. H M Hakim Ali, emphasized the importance of the tourism sector in Bangladesh and discussed the challenges that the sector has faced over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting travel restrictions. Despite the challenges, he expressed optimism about the future of tourism in Bangladesh and highlighted the need for collaboration between the government and private sector to create a favorable environment for tourism in the country. He also touched upon the recent development of the tourism sector in Bangladesh, which he attributed to the government’s efforts to promote the industry. Overall, the Iftar party was a successful event that brought together key stakeholders in the tourism industry to discuss the future of tourism in Bangladesh.