Tourism is a sector of economic source is a recent idea. Tourism introduced in Bangladesh area in 1960s. The government of Bangladesh formed Bangladesh parjaton sonstha (Bangladesh tourist organization) subsequently of independence. In 1973, government of Bangladesh transformed it into Bangladesh Parjoton Corporation to develop tourism sector. Later, tourism policy was introduced in 1992 and tourism was declared as industry in 1999 in Bangladesh.
To make Bangladesh popular for the tourists , the programmee of country branding has started. On December, 2008, the logo of country branding and heme "Beautiful Bangladesh" were inaugurated. Bangladesh Parjoton Corporation has planned the programmee of "Country Branding For Bangladesh" sponsored by Banglalink, a non-governmental mobile phone company. Yet, some duties to develop tourism industry in Bangladesh are stated bellow.
Teaching on tourism :
To develop tourism industry , various courses on tourism can be introduced.For example, diploma, higher diploma, honors, masters and certificate courses.
Propaganda :
To attract foreign visitors, propaganda should be introduced with the help of several embassies. Tourism fair, seminar, symposium can be held on giving currency to the foreigners.
Encouraging local people :
Local people should be encouraged on tourism.Because, they can play an important role to develop the industry in tourists area.
Increasing facilities :
More and more facilities have to be increased for local and foreign visitors.
Appreciating private initiative :
To develop tourism industry, private entrepreneurs should be promoted by the government. For example, fantasy kingdom, Nandan park, sufery park.
Training the concerned stuffs :
Tourism stuffs should be trained on tourism. Therefore, including organizations can arrange "Training Programmee" for their stuffs.
Come out of religious orthodox :
It is important to come out from religious orthodox to develop tourism industry in Bangladesh properly.
Actually, tourism development depends on various elements. Availability of these elements accelerates tourism.For example, nature, culture, archaeology, historical relics, residential hotels, security, entertainment and specially the five "s" of English letters ,namely snow, sea, sun, sand, and sex.
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Problem Of Tourism Development In Bangladesh
The following barriers can be traced for why tourism industry can not develop in Bangladesh properly.
Lack of preservation :
The value and importance of archaeological sites is decreasing for the of preservation. There is a saying in Bagura about Bashu Bihar that Gautom Buddha came there. But, for lack of proper conservation, it is losing its importance.
Undeveloped transportation :
Air-way, water-way and land route are not developed in our country. If somebody want to go from Bagura to Dhaka by air-way, he can not do. because, there also have some barriers for our geographical structure ; for what we can not develop our transportation facilities available.yet, our neighboring country ,India, have excellent transport facilities. For example;Rajdhani express reaches from Calcutta to Delhi within 17 hours in which other expresses take 32 hours.
Crisis of residence & security :
The tourists are being discouraged for political violence - hartal, strike, roberry etc. But neighboring Nepal where the European travelers can do cycling around the areas of guerrillas. Because, they think it as their economic source of the country.On the other hand, residential & security facilities are not sufficient in Bangladesh.
Weak management :
weak management is one of the main barriers of tourism development in Bangladesh.Trained guides & stuffs, proper initiative, facility of sensitive products are not sufficient in Bangladesh. citizen charter is not maintained.most of the archaeological sites is not stated.
Mentality :
Sometimes, it is noticed in rural areas that foreigners face adverse situation there. Children walk around them.this happens since the foreigners merely visit rural areas. Besides, foreigners do not get the facilities of wine, whiskey, sex and so on.
These are the main obstacles to develop our tourism industry in Bangladesh.
Lack of preservation :
The value and importance of archaeological sites is decreasing for the of preservation. There is a saying in Bagura about Bashu Bihar that Gautom Buddha came there. But, for lack of proper conservation, it is losing its importance.
Undeveloped transportation :
Air-way, water-way and land route are not developed in our country. If somebody want to go from Bagura to Dhaka by air-way, he can not do. because, there also have some barriers for our geographical structure ; for what we can not develop our transportation facilities available.yet, our neighboring country ,India, have excellent transport facilities. For example;Rajdhani express reaches from Calcutta to Delhi within 17 hours in which other expresses take 32 hours.
Crisis of residence & security :
The tourists are being discouraged for political violence - hartal, strike, roberry etc. But neighboring Nepal where the European travelers can do cycling around the areas of guerrillas. Because, they think it as their economic source of the country.On the other hand, residential & security facilities are not sufficient in Bangladesh.
Weak management :
weak management is one of the main barriers of tourism development in Bangladesh.Trained guides & stuffs, proper initiative, facility of sensitive products are not sufficient in Bangladesh. citizen charter is not maintained.most of the archaeological sites is not stated.
Mentality :
Sometimes, it is noticed in rural areas that foreigners face adverse situation there. Children walk around them.this happens since the foreigners merely visit rural areas. Besides, foreigners do not get the facilities of wine, whiskey, sex and so on.
These are the main obstacles to develop our tourism industry in Bangladesh.
Tourism Attraction Of Bangladesh
The tourists attraction of Bangladesh can be divided into the following:
Natural beauties :
Sundarbans, beaches, hills, islands, coasts, forests, jungle, extensive marshes, swamps, and so on.
Archaeological sites :
world war second cemetery, Mahasthangarh, Mainamati, Paharpur Buddha Bihar, Sitakunda and so on.
Religious sites :
mosque, temple, & pagoda of old and medieval period, Hindu temple , sixty-dome mosque, Sri Chaitanya temple and etc.
Cultural attraction :
lifestyle of general people, tribal cultures, hospitality,friendly manner, Pohela bayshake, 21 st February and so on.
Natural beauties :
Sundarbans, beaches, hills, islands, coasts, forests, jungle, extensive marshes, swamps, and so on.
Archaeological sites :
world war second cemetery, Mahasthangarh, Mainamati, Paharpur Buddha Bihar, Sitakunda and so on.
Religious sites :
mosque, temple, & pagoda of old and medieval period, Hindu temple , sixty-dome mosque, Sri Chaitanya temple and etc.
Cultural attraction :
lifestyle of general people, tribal cultures, hospitality,friendly manner, Pohela bayshake, 21 st February and so on.
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