Govt takes step to enact law to preserve tourists attractions

BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government has taken steps to enact law to preserve tourists attractions across the country.

Replying to a question from treasury bench member Mollah Jalal Uddin, she told the house that steps have been taken to set up special tourism zone for foreign tourists.

Besides, Sheikh Hasina said her government is also planning to establish a regional tourism centre comprising Nepal and Bhutan on the basis of regional cooperation.

Describing Bangladesh as a prospective country in terms of tourism, she said that as a prospective sector it (tourism) could economically benefit Bangladesh and help glorify the country's image across the world.

About the mangrove forest Sundarbans, the Prime Minister said an integrated work plan has been taken for the development of the forest aiming at encouraging foreign tourists.

Listing different programmes undertaken by the government for the development of the country's tourism spots, she said her previous government has undertaken a project to construct marine drive in Coxs Bazar. But, she said that the past BNP-Jamaat government suspended the project.

The Prime Minister said different security measurers including introduction of tourist police have been taken for ensuring security of local and foreign tourists