Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam on Thursday said that the Tourist Police have been playing a vital role for the expansion of the tourism sector by ensuring the protection of tourists as well as the environment.
“Everyone should come forward to preserve the sustainable environment along with the tourist police as ensuring healthy environment is crucial to attract tourists,” he said while speaking at a seminar as the chief guest.
Tourist Police organised the seminar titled “Environmental Sustainability in Tourism: Responsibility of Police” at its headquarters, reports BSS
Prof Dr Santosh Kumar Dev, Tourism and Hospitality Management Department of Dhaka University, presented the keynote at the seminar, while Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Tourist Police Md Abu Kalam Siddique presided over it.
The IGP said that attaching importance to tourists’ security, the tourist police have been working relentless to attract local and foreign tourists to boost the country’s tourism industry.
He said the tourist police have been working in collaboration with the tourism department, public-private tour operators, local public and NGOs to ensure a sustainable environment in the country.
The IGP urged the tourist police to carry out duties in coordination with the forest and environment department to prevent environmental damage.
“The tourism sector plays an influential role in our economic and social development. Everyone should be aware of maintaining a sustainable environment while promoting the tourism industry,” he said.
The seminar was attended, among others, by senior police officers, tourism sector officials, representatives of public and private tour operators and students.
