World Tourism Day observed
September 28, 2008 00:00:00
The World Tourism Day was observed in the country Friday as elsewhere in the globe in a befitting manner, reports BSS.
This year's theme of the day was 'Tourism Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change'.
President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed and Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed gave separate messages on the occasion.
In his message, President Iajuddin said Bangladesh was a land of immense potential for tourism, and the glorious history, culture and heritage and the innate beauty of the country were the rich components of this industry.