The government has directed all travel agencies with expired licenses to renew their registration certificates within 15 working days. The Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry issued the order on Tuesday, warning that agencies failing to comply will face strict legal measures under existing laws.

According to the ministry, operating a travel agency without a valid registration certificate or with an expired one is completely illegal under the Bangladesh Travel Agency (Registration and Control) Act 2013, its 2021 amendment, and the 2022 regulations. The statement noted that delays in renewal have caused revenue losses for the government.

The ministry urged all individuals and organizations with expired licenses to apply for renewal through the online Travel Agency Management System at www.regtravelagency.gov.bd. It further cautioned that failure to obtain or renew valid registration within the specified period will result in legal action under the 2013 Act.