RAJSHAHI, Feb 08 (BSS): Prospects of expanding, flourishing and promoting the tourism sector in many areas of Rajshahi division are very bright as it has historical, archeological and natural sites to attract the tourists from home and abroad.
There is a need for more investment through adopting time befitting measures of enriching the sites for bolstering the economic condition of the region after the best use of the tourism sector.
Talking to the news agency here Shafiuddin Ahmed, one of the think-tanks in this field, said the Rajshahi Division is rich in history, culture and archaeology. There are also some excellent natural sites. The popular tourist destinations are Rajshahi, Naogaon, Bogura, Chapainawabganj and Natore.
Sompur Mahavihar in Naogaon, Varendra Research Museum, Puthia Rajbari Complex and Bagha Shahi Masjid in Rajshahi, Mahasthangarh and Lakshindar Behular Basar Ghar in Bogura, Choto Sona Mosque in Chapainawabganj, Kusumba Mosque in Naogaon and Natore Royal Palace in Natore are among the top tourist destinations.
Varendra Research Museum, the oldest museum in Bangladesh, is managed by Rajshahi University and will be a trip down memory lane. The museum is barely a kilometre away from Rajshahi Zero Point.
Among the natural attractions, Chalan Beel in Natore and Pabna, Nandail and Achranga Dighi in Joypurhat, Baba Adam's Shrine and Dighi in Bogura are some great sites.
Rajshahi is also famous for traditional sweetmeats like Roshkodom and Kanchagolla. Varieties of mangoes like Fazli, Langra, Khirshapat, Himsagor in Chapainawabganj are known to all. Rajshahi silk has fame around the world.
Like other public universities in the country, Rajshahi University (RU) is less than five kilometres to the east of the heart of the city. The campus offers a sight of a different life, a beautiful life. From Paris Road to Charukala Road, the placid campus offers a scenic beauty.
All these are sufficient for tourists from home and abroad. Time befitting measures of enriching the sites are also needed. Improved communication and services, along with the necessary infrastructure, will help draw investment. All the steps may bolster the economic condition of the region through tourism.
Dr Tasiqul Islam, former principal of Shahmukhdum Degree College, said it will be possible to earn millions of revenue from this sector if international standard hotels and motels are established in the region besides improving communication and security measures.
