The government is going to formulate a master plan for tourism in Bangladesh to take the tourism industry forward, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali said today.
“The formulation of the master plan will be completed in December this year and through its implementation, the country’s tourism sector will enter a new era,” he said while speaking at a programme on the occasion of World Tourism Day in Dhaka.
Read: Tourism is a powerful driver for sustainable develop
Earlier, in the day, he also inaugurated a rally, a food festival and a live cooking show of Bangladesh Tourism Corporation.
“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is sincere about the development of tourism and if we work together, we can achieve our target soon,” said the minister.
Noting that, there is immense possibility in the tourism sector, Mahbub said, “We have to highlight our history, culture, heritage and nature to tourists and establish these elements as brands.”
Read: Sundarbans to have 4 more eco-tourism centres
He also stressed the need for publicity of Bangladesh’s positive features so that foreign tourists are drawn.
The state minister also said that the additional deputy commissioner will be given the charge to coordinate the development work in the tourism sector in the districts of Bangladesh.