A number of fire incidents have occurred in recent years in popular tourist destinations, including Sajek Valley, Saint Martin’s Island and Cox’s Bazar, destroying resorts, cottages, restaurants and other structures.
The government must demonstrate strong political commitment to prioritising public safety and ensuring that no compromises are made on safety standards. Regulatory agencies, including Fire Service and Civil Defence, must be given adequate powers and held accountable for their performance.
Brigadier General (Retd) Ali Ahmed Khan, psc, former Director General of Bangladesh Fire Service and
We need to build a tourism ecosystem that blends rich human experience with artificial intelligence, one that does not merely draw in visitors, but also delivers a better tourism experience, greater tourism revenue, deeper participation from local communities and lasting environmental sustainability.