Dhaka: State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat today announced that the government is working to position Bangladesh as a competitive regional tourism destination through improved infrastructure, investment-friendly policies, and enhanced service standards. The initiative is being spearheaded under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister emphasized the importance of the hospitality industry as one of the key pillars of Bangladesh’s tourism economy. He highlighted the government’s commitment to collaborating with industry stakeholders to attract greater domestic and international investment, improve service excellence, and create a globally competitive tourism ecosystem. Millat made these remarks while addressing the installation ceremony of the newly elected Executive Committee (2026-2028) of the Bangladesh International Hotel Association (BIHA) as the chief guest at a city hotel.
Millat further underscored the significance of maintaining international hospitality standards, developing skilled human resources, and strengthening public-private partnerships to unlock Bangladesh’s vast tourism potential. The event, held under the theme “Celebrating Leadership, Unity, Excellence,” brought together senior government officials, policymakers, hotel owners, chief executives, and leading hospitality professionals from across the country.
In his speech, newly elected BIHA President Nasser Rahman, MP, stated the association’s commitment to continuing close collaboration with government agencies and industry stakeholders to build a modern, sustainable, and internationally competitive hospitality sector. “As Bangladesh’s hospitality landscape undergoes rapid expansion, BIHA remains dedicated to fostering unity, elevating operational excellence, and collaborating closely with key government ministries to build a sustainable, world-class tourism infrastructure,” he said.
BIHA indicated that the newly installed executive committee would prioritize stronger industry-government collaboration, promotion of sustainable tourism, encouragement of investment, workforce development, and policy support to position Bangladesh as an emerging global tourism and hospitality destination.