Seminar highlights district, upazila administration's role in tourism governance, destination management

Dhaka: The role of the district and upazila administration in tourism governance and destination management came under discussion at a seminar organized by the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Administration Academy.

The session titled "Tourism Governance and Destination Management: The Role of District and Upazila Administration" was held at the academy's premises in Shahbagh on November 9.

Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury attended the event as chief guest, while Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) Chairman Md. Shamimuzzaman and an additional secretary of the ministry attended as special guests.

Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) CEO Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui delivered the keynote presentation. Taufiq Rahman, Secretary General of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Bangladesh Chapter, attended the seminar as a panellist representing the private sector.

The event was presided over by Abdur Rouf NDC, rector of the BCS Administration Academy and secretary to the government.

The seminar focused on tourism governance and destination management, highlighting the role of district and upazila administrations in developing and managing tourism destinations.