There is no alternative to coordination and integrated participation among the entrepreneurs of the tourism sector and the related government and private institutions need to improve the quality of services in this sector.
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Md Jashim Uddin opined this in the 3rd Meeting of the FBCCI's Standing Committee on Tourism Development (Inbound, Outbound, Domestic & Civil Aviation) held at FBCCI on Saturday.
The FBCCI chief said that tourism industry of the country is growing rapidly. But, hotels, motels, resorts, and tourist spots are being developed in the country to fulfill the growing demand, said a press release.
"Tourism is a very promising sector of the country's economy. While there are some problems in this sector, but there are many possibilities as well. We have to work more closely on these issues," he said, urging tourism-related associations to play a more active role.
Jashim also emphasized on ensuring better services for foreign tourists as well as local tourists. He also urged the entrepreneurs to organize a seminar on the tourism sector with Tourism Corporation, NBR, related ministries, and other stakeholders.
FBCCI Vice President Md. Amin Helaly said that apart from attracting foreigners to the tourism sector in Bangladesh, it is also a big market for the country's large population.
"To ensure discipline and coordination of this potential sector, the participation of all government and private sectors (including associations) who work in tourism is essential," he added.
Helaly also mentioned that marking FBCCI's 50th-anniversary celebration, the three-day-long 'Bangladesh Business Summit' exhibition is going to be held in March next year.
While moderating the discussion, the Director-in-Charge of the Standing Committee on Tourism Development (Inbound, Outbound, Domestic & Civil Aviation) M.G.R. Nasir Majumder said that tourism is always one of the priority sectors to the prime minister.
The meeting was presided over by the Co-Chairman of the Committee Jalal Uddin Tipu.
FBCCI director Hafez Harun, Bijoy Kumar Kejriwal, Abu Hossain Bhuiyan (Ranu), Akkash Mahmood, former director Khandaker Ruhul Amin, Secretary General Mohammad Mahfuzul Hoque, Co-chairmen and all Members of the Standing Committee were also present in the meeting.
Source: BSS