Launch owners in Bangladesh are considering launch-based tourism to revive their faltering business amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority is working with stakeholders to develop attractive packages for tourists, including river cruises, eco-tourism and adventure sports. Launches, which are large wooden boats, are a traditional form of transportation in Bangladesh, but their business has been impacted by the pandemic as regular commuters work from home and fewer tourists visit the country. The launch industry believes that launching these new tourism initiatives will not only revive their business but also promote inland water transport and tourism in Bangladesh.