Our tourism industry

By Engr. Mohammad Ariful Islam B.Sc. in EEE Ramdebpur, Tangail.
22 October 2005, 18:00 PM
I'm thankful to Mr. Twin van Leeuwen for his valuable suggestions on tourism in Bangladesh, published in the DS, 30/9/2005.We're grateful for his tips. In fact, he came to visit Bangladesh for the second time.

Actually, we've lackings in tourism sector, I admit. Simultaneously, we've some heritage to be proud of, I won't strike on that point, rather I believe that tourism is, by any logic, a business. And we've much trade deficit with India, the big neighbour.

On the other hand, we're victim of information terrorism. Due to propaganda, many tourists don't wish to visit Bangladesh. Yes, this matters!

Because of propaganda via Internet about the Bangladeshi garment industry, there was a serious decrement. We don't have direct air communication with Europe. These are our drawbacks, but recently we've allocated more budget, and enhanced security and other facilities for the tourism sector. The government is also serious. Nevertheless, we will not forget the suggestions offered by Mr. Twin van Leeuwen.