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Tanguar Haor · Bangladesh

UNITED FORRESPONSIBLEHOUSEBOAT TOURISM.

Creating a trusted ecosystem where houseboat owners can grow, travelers can explore with confidence, and Tanguar Haor can thrive responsibly.

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About the association

An organised voice for Bangladesh's houseboat community.

HOAB represents owners, supports operational standards and helps visitors identify legitimate operators. We bring members, travel partners and public stakeholders into one trusted ecosystem.

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14+Registered boats
14+Active members
1Operating districts
0+Authorised agents
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Our promiseProtecting the haor,
strengthening the journey.
Why HOAB registration matters

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Responsible operators.

Registration makes it easier to know who you are speaking with before you travel.

Verified membershipActive operators reviewed against association records.
Transparent informationPublished membership, owner and contact details.
Shared safety standardsClear operational guidance across the network.
Responsible tourismA community protecting Tanguar Haor's future.
Leadership · 2026—2028

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Executive committee

Md. Arafat Hossain
Md. Arafat HossainPresident
Mizanur Rahman
Mizanur RahmanVice President
Md. Mayen Uddin Faruk
Md. Mayen Uddin FarukGeneral Secretary
Deep Banik
Deep BanikJoint General Secretary
Md. Tarekur Rahman Pappu
Md. Tarekur Rahman PappuOrganizing Secretary
Monowar Hossain Rana
Monowar Hossain RanaAssistant Organizing Secretary
Ashfaq Zaman
Ashfaq ZamanTreasurer
Md. Tajirul Islam Topu
Md. Tajirul Islam TopuAssistant Treasurer
Ariyan Emon
Ariyan EmonSecretary for Environment, Development & Disaster Affairs
Sajidul Haque Huzaifa
Sajidul Haque HuzaifaOffice Secretary
Md. Saiful Islam (Raju)
Md. Saiful Islam (Raju)Publicity Secretary
Shahadat Hossain
Shahadat HossainAssistant Office Secretary
Labib Hossain Joy
Labib Hossain JoyAssistant Publicity Secretary
Sadaf Sarkar Sabbir
Sadaf Sarkar SabbirAssistant Secretary for Environment, Development & Disaster Affairs
Abdur Rahman Rifan
Abdur Rahman RifanSecretary for Sports & Cultural Affairs
Md. Arafat Hossain
Md. Arafat HossainPresident
Mizanur Rahman
Mizanur RahmanVice President
Md. Mayen Uddin Faruk
Md. Mayen Uddin FarukGeneral Secretary
Deep Banik
Deep BanikJoint General Secretary
Md. Tarekur Rahman Pappu
Md. Tarekur Rahman PappuOrganizing Secretary
Monowar Hossain Rana
Monowar Hossain RanaAssistant Organizing Secretary
Ashfaq Zaman
Ashfaq ZamanTreasurer
Md. Tajirul Islam Topu
Md. Tajirul Islam TopuAssistant Treasurer
Ariyan Emon
Ariyan EmonSecretary for Environment, Development & Disaster Affairs
Sajidul Haque Huzaifa
Sajidul Haque HuzaifaOffice Secretary
Md. Saiful Islam (Raju)
Md. Saiful Islam (Raju)Publicity Secretary
Shahadat Hossain
Shahadat HossainAssistant Office Secretary
Labib Hossain Joy
Labib Hossain JoyAssistant Publicity Secretary
Sadaf Sarkar Sabbir
Sadaf Sarkar SabbirAssistant Secretary for Environment, Development & Disaster Affairs
Abdur Rahman Rifan
Abdur Rahman RifanSecretary for Sports & Cultural Affairs

Advisory panel

Dr. Taslim Amin Shovon
Dr. Taslim Amin ShovonDirector & CEO, Innoglobe Travel & Tours LTD. Ex. Director, Trade & Fair (TOAB)
Mohammad Younus
Mohammad YounusManaging Director, Famous Creation PVT LTD. Ex. Director, Media and Public Relations (TOAB)
Md. Faysal Mahmud
Md. Faysal MahmudCEO, Unity Tourism BD Ex. General Secretary (ETAB)
Md. Nazrul Islam
Md. Nazrul IslamProprietor & CEO, Pugmark Tours & Travels
Md. Nehar Sarwar Ayon
Md. Nehar Sarwar AyonManaging Director, Avijatrik Tourism LTD.
Dr. Taslim Amin Shovon
Dr. Taslim Amin ShovonDirector & CEO, Innoglobe Travel & Tours LTD. Ex. Director, Trade & Fair (TOAB)
Mohammad Younus
Mohammad YounusManaging Director, Famous Creation PVT LTD. Ex. Director, Media and Public Relations (TOAB)
Md. Faysal Mahmud
Md. Faysal MahmudCEO, Unity Tourism BD Ex. General Secretary (ETAB)
Md. Nazrul Islam
Md. Nazrul IslamProprietor & CEO, Pugmark Tours & Travels
Md. Nehar Sarwar Ayon
Md. Nehar Sarwar AyonManaging Director, Avijatrik Tourism LTD.
Dr. Taslim Amin Shovon
Dr. Taslim Amin ShovonDirector & CEO, Innoglobe Travel & Tours LTD. Ex. Director, Trade & Fair (TOAB)
Mohammad Younus
Mohammad YounusManaging Director, Famous Creation PVT LTD. Ex. Director, Media and Public Relations (TOAB)
Md. Faysal Mahmud
Md. Faysal MahmudCEO, Unity Tourism BD Ex. General Secretary (ETAB)
Md. Nazrul Islam
Md. Nazrul IslamProprietor & CEO, Pugmark Tours & Travels
Md. Nehar Sarwar Ayon
Md. Nehar Sarwar AyonManaging Director, Avijatrik Tourism LTD.
Dr. Taslim Amin Shovon
Dr. Taslim Amin ShovonDirector & CEO, Innoglobe Travel & Tours LTD. Ex. Director, Trade & Fair (TOAB)
Mohammad Younus
Mohammad YounusManaging Director, Famous Creation PVT LTD. Ex. Director, Media and Public Relations (TOAB)
Md. Faysal Mahmud
Md. Faysal MahmudCEO, Unity Tourism BD Ex. General Secretary (ETAB)
Md. Nazrul Islam
Md. Nazrul IslamProprietor & CEO, Pugmark Tours & Travels
Md. Nehar Sarwar Ayon
Md. Nehar Sarwar AyonManaging Director, Avijatrik Tourism LTD.
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From the secretariat

Latest news & notices

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01
Official Notice 13 Aug 2026

Monsoon safety protocol issued for all registered operators

Updated navigation, passenger-list and life-jacket guidance for the 2026 season.

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02
Member Announcement 13 Aug 2026

Eight new houseboats complete HOAB verification

The new members have completed documentation and operational review.

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03
HOAB Event 13 Aug 2026

Houseboat tourism roundtable set for September

Owners, agents and local stakeholders will meet in Sunamganj.

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