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Flourishing potential tourism sector stressed for development
RANGPUR, Sept 27, 2019 (BSS) – Flourishing of the prevailing enormous
potential in the tourism sector has become crucial to create jobs to further
strengthen national economy and accelerate national development.
The views were expressed at a post-rally discussion arranged in
celebrations of the World Tourism Day- 2019 at conference room of the Deputy
Commissioner here with the theme of ‘Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future for
All’ today.
The district administration in association with Bangladesh Parjatan
Corporation and Bangladesh Tourism Board organised rally, discussion,
competitions for children and prize distribution to celebrate the day.
Earlier, a huge colourful rally, participated by students, teachers,
rovers, scouts, youths, officials and employees and civil society members,
was brought out on the main city streets.
Deputy Commissioner Md Asib Ahsan as the chief guest inaugurated the
celebrations by releasing balloons and pigeons followed by leading the rally
and attending the discussion moderated by Executive Magistrate Raihanul
Islam.
Presided over by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Syed Enamul
Kabir, Office Secretary of district Awami League Tauhidur Rahman Tutul,
Additional Police Super Maruf Hossain, Manager of Rangpur Parjatan Motel
Syeed Md Tarikul Islam, Inspector of Rangpur Tourist Police Masud Alam and
Zoo Officer of Rangpur Zoo Dr Mossarraf Hossain addressed the discussion as
special guests.
Syeed Md Tarikul Islam narrated prevailing implausible potentials in the
tourism sector and steps taken by the present government to explore those for
accelerating economic advancement of the nation.
“Proper flourishing of potentials prevailing in the places with historical
interests, sea beaches, archaeological sites and tourist spots across the
country can attract travelers from home and abroad and create huge jobs,” he
added.
The chief guest said the present government led by Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina is implementing various pragmatic initiatives to flourish the
prospective tourism sector.
“The main purpose of celebrations of the day is to highlight importance of
global tourism, make the people interested in tourism and encourage
authorities concerned in promoting tourism,” he added
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