Bangladesh, Oct. 20 -- The country's tourism sector has seen a surge in activity, with thousands of holidaymakers travelling to domestic and international destinations during the five-day Durga Puja holiday, industry stakeholders say.

Popular destinations such as Cox's Bazar, Sylhet, Kuakata and the Chattogram Hill Tracts are drawing large numbers of domestic tourists, with accommodation facilities in several locations reporting full occupancy.

Moin Uddin Hayat, general manager of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, told The Financial Express that its hotels, motels and resorts in major tourist destinations were almost fully booked for the extended holiday.

"Our facilities in the Hill Tracts, Cox's Bazar, Sylhet and Kuakata are completely...