Global Journal of Management and Business Research, F: Real Estate, Event and Tourism Management, Volume 22 Issue 3

© 2022 Global Journals 57 Global Journal of Management and Business Research Volume XXII Issue III Version I Year 2022 ( ) F River Tourism in Bangladesh: Present Status and Future Prospects The data of Chart 02 shows that 6% of tourists strongly disagree that river tourism can ensure the economic contribution to the GDP of Bangladesh. 4% of tourists disagree with this statement. 10% of tourists neither agree nor disagree. 60% of tourists believe that river tourism can ensure the economic contribution to the GDP of Bangladesh. 20% of tourists strongly agree with this statement. So we can see most of the participants agree with this statement. Sustainable river tourism can ensure and promote peace by fostering understanding between local people and tourists. It also promotes and preserves the local cultural and historical traditions. The data of Chart 03 shows that 4% of tourists strongly disagree, that River tourism development can create collaboration between local communities and tourists from different areas that makes socio-economic development.16% of tourists disagree with this statement. 32% of tourists neither agree nor disagree. 30% of tourists agree and 18% of tourists strongly agree with this statement. So we can see almost 50% of the participants agree with this statement. River tourism development can ensure infrastructural development of riverside areas that can reduce the negative impact of natural disasters. Natural disasters can cause land erosion of riverside areas. People lost their homes and being shelter less. It also slows down the pace of economic growth. The data of Chart 04 shows that 12% of tourists strongly disagree, that River tourism development can ensure infrastructural development of riverside areas that can reduce the negative impact of natural disaster. 5% of tourists disagree with this statement. 22% of tourists neither agree nor disagree. 26% of tourists agree and 34% of tourists strongly agree with this statement. So we can see most of the participants agree with this statement. River tourism development can raise awareness among local residents about the importance of river and river-side tourism spots. Overall all these things can work as a contributor to protecting the environment, river preservation, and diminution of river pollution. Strongly Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Strongly Agree 4% 16% 32% 30% 18% Chart 03: River tourism development can create collaboration between local communities and tourist from different areas that makes socio-economic development 12% 6% 22% 26% 34% Chart 04: River tourism development can ensure infrastructural development of river side areas that can reduce the negative impact of natural disaster Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree