United News of Bangladesh

Leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) said the tourism sector is frustrated as it is not in the list of the top ten sectors of Bangladesh, though the sector has 100 percent value addition to the country's economy. They urged for the government's support in national and international branding besides increasing policy support for the development of this potential sector, they said. Read more: FBCCI seeks dollars from reserves to import commodities for Ramadan They said this in the second meeting of the standing committee on Hotel, Motel, Resort and Guest House Development held at FBCCI on Tuesday. The businessmen said that the tourism industry in Bangladesh has developed. But the development is far behind compared to that of the neighboring countries. Businessmen believe that the tourism sector will be at top if government policy support increases. Speaking as the chief guest FBCCI Vice President Md Amin Helaly said, “Tourism sector has made a lot of progress in the past years. Modern facilities, equipment, and technology are being used in our hotels, motels, and resorts like in developed countries. But still, the industry faces the lack of infrastructure, skilled manpower, and transport facilities.” Read more: FBCCI seeks partnership with UK in technology transfer, supply chain development He said, “Seven Sisters of India could be the potential market for Bangladesh’s tourism sector. Helaly urged for taking the integrated initiative to tie up with the tourists of seven sisters region of India. The other speakers demanded the simplification of license or clearance, more development of the communication system, bringing all tourism in the country under the license, and a government funding system for training of tourist guides. FBCCI Director MGR Nasir Majumder, Hafez Harun, Abu Hussain Bhuiyan (Ranu), Akkas Mahmood, Secretary General Mohammad Mahfuzul Hoque, Committee Co-Chairman Khandaker Ruhul Amin, AHM Aminul Islam Bhuiyan, Irfan Ahmed, Jalal Uddin Tipu, and others also spoke in the meeting.