C T Online Desk: The tourism industry will play an important role in the development of the country, said the Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Tourism. Mahbub Ali. He said that in 2021, the country’s tourist centers were intoxicated by domestic tourists. The role of the tourism sector in creating massive employment is undeniable. Karnafuli Tunnel, Padma Bridge, Marine Drive, Railway line up to Ghumdhum will attract tourists in future. . Guest birds are drawn to the nature of our country. Tourists will also come. The potential must be exploited. We have to plan and move forward. Everyone has to work together. The natural beauty of the country should be highlighted. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 12th Chittagong Travel and Tourism Fair at the Peninsula Hotel’s Hall on Thursday ) at noon. The state minister said the number of tourists from all over the world has decreased due to Corona. We have also decreased. For two years we have tried to keep the air traffic normal even in Covid. Work on the Third Terminal did not stop for a day. Visiting Thailand, Maldives has developed tourism. Arab countries have worked to promote tourism. India has also advanced. We also covered a lot in the fastest time. He said the tourism potential of Bangladesh is immense. The elements of tourism are sea, river, hill, forest, history, tradition, culture We have Cox’s Bazar, Sundarbans. We have 1,600 tourist spots. There is a need to systematically make these tourist spots popular in the world. The Father of the Nation did the tourism corporation for the development of this sector. The Prime Minister has taken many initiatives for the development of this sector, a master plan has been taken. Addressing the President of the Chamber, the State Minister said, “We are working towards the goal that all types of large aircraft can land at Chittagong Airport.” There will be a big terminal at this airport. The Prime Minister has said that Metro Rail will be in Chittagong the country.
