The government has taken an initiative to celebrate World Tourism Day across the country through extensive programmes aimed at showcasing Bangladesh’s tourism, culture, and culinary heritage to the international community. The programmes will be organized under this year’s theme, “Tourism of the Future through Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence.”
The plans were discussed at a preparatory meeting held at the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam, MP, and State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, MP, attended the meeting.
Minister Afroza Khanam emphasized the importance of celebrating World Tourism Day with great enthusiasm through a wide range of programmes. She announced that exhibitions featuring Bangladesh’s traditional heritage and culture would be organized to promote the country’s tourism attractions on the global stage.
The minister directed the authorities concerned to make necessary arrangements for simultaneous celebrations at the district level across the country. She sought cooperation from private-sector stakeholders in the tourism industry to make the initiative successful.
State Minister Millat revealed that television commercials prepared by the Bangladesh Tourism Board would be displayed at major public places with high footfall across the country. Live cooking shows and culinary competitions would also be organized in honour of guests from foreign embassies to showcase Bangladesh’s rich and diverse culinary heritage to an international audience.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry Secretary Fahmida Akhtar, ndc, along with senior officials of the ministry and its subordinate organizations, attended the meeting. World Tourism Day is observed globally on September 27 every year to raise awareness about tourism’s social, cultural, political, and economic importance. This year’s celebrations in Bangladesh aim to highlight the nation’s unique attractions and cultural richness to the world.
