Tourism Ministry plans nationwide celebrations for World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day to Feature Digital Transformation
- Focus on digital transformation and AI
- Live cooking shows and culture exhibitions planned
- Nationwide celebrations to span all districts
Under the theme 'Tourism's Future in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence,' World Tourism Day 2026 is set to be celebrated across Bangladesh. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam announced that the day will be observed nationwide with great enthusiasm through diverse programs. She shared these details on Thursday (July 23) during a preparatory meeting organized to draft the detailed agenda for World Tourism Day.
The meeting was chaired by Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam, with State Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Ministry Secretary Ms. Fahmida Akhter (NDC), and senior officials from subordinate agencies in attendance. Minister Afroza Khanam stated that the government aims to showcase Bangladesh's tourism potential globally through exhibitions highlighting indigenous culture and heritage. She also instructed authorities to organize synchronized events at the district level and sought active collaboration from private sector stakeholders.
State Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat highlighted that promotional TVCs produced by the Bangladesh Tourism Board will be broadcast in major public spaces. Additionally, a live cooking show and culinary competition featuring foreign diplomats and guests will be arranged to promote Bangladesh's rich and diverse culinary tradition on the international stage.
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