Complete Programme Schedule
DHAKA, Sept 14, 2026: The 13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF) 2026 will begin on September 17 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, bringing together more than 200 organisations from 10 countries to showcase tourism destinations, products, services and investment opportunities.
The three-day fair, which will continue until September 19, will remain open from 10:00am to 7:00pm each day. The event will feature around 300 booths spread across three halls.
| Date | Time | Programme | Guests / Speakers / Participants | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept, Thursday | 10:00–11:00am | Exhibitor Registration | Exhibitors and participating organisations | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor |
| 11:00am–12:30pm | Inaugural Ceremony |
Chief Guest: Minister, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (M. Rashiduzzaman Millat) Guest of Honour: Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (Nasreen Jahan) Special Guests: Md. Samimuzzaman, Chairman, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation; CEO, Bangladesh Tourism Board; ambassadors and representatives of participating countries |
Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 4:00–5:30pm | Project Presentation | Project presenters and tourism-sector stakeholders | Hall-01, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 18 Sept, Friday | 10:00am–7:00pm | Exhibition Open | More than 200 participating organisations from 10 countries, including representatives of Thailand, the Philippines, Maldives and Malaysia | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor |
| 11:00am–12:30pm | Panel Discussion | Tourism-sector stakeholders, exhibitors and invited speakers | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 4:00–5:30pm | Project Presentation | Project presenters and tourism-sector stakeholders | Hall-01, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 19 Sept, Saturday | 10:00am–7:00pm | Exhibition Open | Participating tourism organisations, hotels, resorts, tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, embassies and tourism bodies | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor |
| 11:00am–1:00pm | Children’s Art Competition | Children, organisers and participating guests | Hall-01, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 11:00am–12:30pm | Panel Discussion | Tourism-sector stakeholders and invited speakers | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 3:30–5:30pm | Exclusive B2B Session | Tour operators, travel agencies, tourism businesses and other industry stakeholders | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 4:00–5:30pm | Project Presentation | Project presenters and tourism-sector stakeholders | Hall-01, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 4:00–5:30pm | Closing Ceremony | Chief Guest: Minister, Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs (name not specified) | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 5:00–5:45pm | Nepal Tourism Presentation | Representatives of Nepal tourism sector | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 5:45–6:30pm | Nepalese Cultural Programme | Nepalese cultural performers and representatives | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 6:00–7:00pm | Philippines Cultural Programme | Representatives and cultural performers from the Philippines | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor | |
| 6:00–7:00pm | Grand Raffle Draw | Fair organisers, sponsors and participating visitors | Hall-02, Mezzanine Floor |
Key Speakers, Officials and Representatives
| Name | Designation / Role | Programme / Involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Md. Mohiuddin Helal | Editor, Parjatan Bichitra and Chairman, Asian Tourism Fair | Press conference; overall leadership of ATF 2026 |
| Md. Samimuzzaman | Chairman, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation | Chief guest at press conference; expected special guest at inaugural ceremony |
| Khabir-Uddin Ahmed | Founder President, Tourism Resort Industry Association | Press conference and tourism-sector participation |
| Tanzim Anwar | President, Aviation and Travel Journalists Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB) | Press conference and media participation |
| Md. Ziaul Haque Hawladar | General Manager, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation | Moderator of press conference |
| Representatives of Thailand, the Philippines, Maldives and Malaysia | Participating country representatives | Press conference, exhibition and country tourism promotion |
| Minister, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism | Chief Guest | Inauguration ceremony, September 17 |
| Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism | Guest of Honour | Inauguration ceremony, September 17 |
| CEO, Bangladesh Tourism Board | Special Guest | Inauguration ceremony, September 17 |
| Ambassadors and representatives of participating countries | Special Guests | Inauguration ceremony and fair activities |
| Minister, Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs | Chief Guest | Closing ceremony, September 19 |
