Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- Cox's Bazar will host a three-month tourism carnival from November 1 through January 31, 2027, as authorities seek to add more entertainment and activities for visitors beyond its beach.

The Cox's Bazar Tourism Carnival 2026 will be organized by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) at Hotel Shaibal's beachfront and adjacent forest area. Spellbound Communications Ltd. will manage the event.

BPC Chairman Md. Shamimuzzaman announced the program at a media briefing October 7 at Parjatan Bhaban in Agargaon, Dhaka.

He said Cox's Bazar has seen growing domestic visitor numbers in recent years, but international tourist arrivals have remained limited. Visitors have also frequently raised concerns about the lack of enter...