This study was an attempt to know the trend of foreign exchange earnings by the visitors in Bangladesh. To estimate this trend, secondary data was used for the period 1986-2008. Different statistical techniques and trend models were used to perform the analysis. An upward trend of exchange earning has been observed over the study period. The semi-log trend model was found to be the best fitted model for the foreign exchange earnings. The results showed significantly upward trend with a growth

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... te 18.05 percent per year. Thus it is gratifying that the tourism industry of the country is expanding day by day and to increase the growth rate government and non-government organization need to take proper action for better economy.