Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Background Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism was a ministry under central government before independence. After independence of Bangladesh in 1971 matters relating to communication and tourism were vested with the Ministry of Commerce. In 1972, Civil Aviation Division was created and brought under the Ministry of Shipping, Inland Water Transport and Civil Aviation. However, an independent Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism was created in August 1975. This again became a Division under the Ministry of Communication in January 1976. A separate Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism was created again in December 1977. On 24th March 1982 the ministry was abolished and Civil Aviation and tourism Division became a new Division under the Ministry of Defense. In 1986, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism was re-established as a ministry and has been continuing as such since then.

Vision of Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Prime aviation hub and attractive tourist destination.

Mission of Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Provide safe, secure and efficient civil aviation facilities and attract tourist by diversification of tourist products and improved service delMinistry Allocation of Business of the Ministry 01. Civil Aviation all matters relating to air space control, flight safety, aeronautical inspection, licensing of aircraft and air crew, administration of airports and aerodromes, etc.02. Airways and air services.03. Co-ordination and research relating to this Ministry.04. Legislation relating to civil aviation and tourism.05. Air priority.06. Registration of travel agencies.07. Classification of hotels.08. Secretariat administration including financial matters.09. Administration and control of subordinate offices and organisations under this Ministry.10. Liaison with International Organisations and matters relating to treaties and agreements with other countries and world bodies relating to subject allotted to this Ministry.11. All laws on subjects allotted to this Ministry.12. Inquiries and statistics on any of the subjects allotted to this Ministry.13. Fees in respect of any of the subjects allotted to this Ministry except fees taken in courts.