1,498 tourist spots to be developed into tourism hubs: Afroza
She says the government has begun implementing a nationwide tourism development plan aimed at improving infrastructure and attracting more visitors.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam today (7 August) said the government has begun working to promote the country's tourism sector.
"The government is working to promote the country's tourism, and as part of it, the government has identified 1,498 tourist spots across the country which will be gradually developed into tourism hubs," she told reporters after visiting Uttara Ganabhaban in Natore.
Describing Uttara Ganabhaban as part of the country's heritage, she said martyred president Ziaur Rahman had held cabinet meetings there, and afterwards then-BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia also held cabinet meetings at the venue.
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"We hope that incumbent Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will also visit Uttara Ganabhaban and present a development roadmap for Natore," she added.
The planned tourism hubs would include not only the development of tourist attractions but also accommodation, healthcare and other facilities for visitors, the minister said.
The minister noted that the government is considering reopening Ishwardi Airport.
"We are giving priority to ensuring services and are working to improve quality of life," she said.
Whip Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu, Bangladesh Tourism Corporation Chairman Md Shamimuzzaman, among others, were present on the occasion.
