Brochure
Community-based tourism in Bangladesh
This brochure, Community-Based Tourism in Bangladesh, showcases a unique initiative supported by ILO's ProGRESS project that introduces community-based tourism (CBT) in Jaflong, Sylhet.
This brochure highlights how tourism can serve as a powerful tool for sustainable development by promoting cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and inclusive economic growth. Through engaging content and vivid descriptions, the publication invites readers to explore authentic Khasi homestays, eco-adventures, traditional cuisine, and cultural performances—while learning how this initiative empowers women and youth, fosters community leadership, and contributes to the achievement of key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ideal for development practitioners, tourism professionals, and travellers alike, this brochure serves as both an informative guide and an inspiration for responsible travel.

Project: Employability of women workers
Promoting Gender Responsive Enterprise Development and TVET Systems (ProGRESS)

Tourism
Bangladesh Tourism Board and ILO launch community-based tourism in Jaflong to empower the local Khasi community