Tourism development
Ln Md Shamsul Haque Khan Dhaka
Tourism is a very important sector for the development of a country's socio-economic condition. In the 21st century, many countries, such as Singapore, Nepal, Hong Kong, Maldives etc. earn the major portion of their national incomes from this sector. So, in that aspect we Bangladeshis are lagging behind and are isolated in a way because of not developing such an upcoming business called Tourism.Bangladesh is a country with natural good looks. Along with its gracefulness Bangladesh is also located in an advantageous position from the tourism point of view. It is the macro Asiatic Air Traffic Corridor. Being so located it is comparatively easier for this country to share this traffic for promoting tourism. Bangladesh undoubtedly has a lot of tourist spots which have the potential to attract the local and international tourists; but the service sectors in terms of tourism in our country are not favourable enough for the tourists. As a result, Bangladesh is not having the expected number of either local or international tourists. If we would like to develop this sector the government of Bangladesh, related departments and communities should consider the following steps to attract tourists (both local and international): 1. Find out the tourist spots in Bangladesh and make a list. Develop those places so that they are able to attract tourists. 2. Create and develop the roads and communications network. 3. Set up a police station at each spot. 4. Build hotels, motels and guest houses which will provide quality accommodation, and where tourists can feel free and secure. 5. Make suitable restaurants, bars, juice bars with different countries' foods and drinks. 6. Set up markets, night markets from where tourists can buy our traditional and international goods and accessories. 7. Allow international tourists to do duty free shopping. 8. Clubs and entertainment houses can be built to introduce visitors with our culture and customs through songs, dances, dramas etc. 9. There should be laws to prevent people from destroying or polluting the tourist spots like sea beaches, forests, historical places etc. 10. Make videos of spots, services and facilities which can be displayed world wide through Bangladesh embassies, agencies, foreign missions, mass media and websites as a form of advertisement. If we are successful in converting these ideas into reality, I believe we will be able to earn a significant amount of revenue from this sector.
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