Among these tourists, those from Bangladesh constituted more than 22.5 per cent, representing the largest percentage from any single nationality, the report said.
Kolkata is a favoured shopping hub, particularly before festivals, while Sikkim, Northeast India, and Kashmir also attract visitors? ” Shovan said, as quoted by the report.
Although flights have now resumed, an official from a budget airline operating flights to Dhaka noted that the passenger load for these flights has decreased by over 50 per cent, the report said.
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