Potentiality of Homestay Programs in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Paharpur Homestay

Tourism is a promising economic sector in Bangladesh and many localities of the country has introduced homestay program as an initiative for promotion of tourism, as well as for rural economic development. The government of Bangladesh considers homestay as a tool of community development. This paper discusses the potentiality of homestay programs in the country and proposes a model for Homestay program. The Paharpur Homestay Project is the pioneer in the country and attracts much attention of the tourism stakeholders. The project has been used as a case study for this paper.