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BAGERHAT, Sept 27, 2025 (BSS)- The World Tourism Day was observed in the 
district with various arrangements under the theme "Tourism for Sustainable 
Development". 

On the occasion, different government and non-government organisations 
arranged elaborate programmes. 

To mark the day, a colorful rally was brought out in front of the Deputy 
Commissioner's office at 10 am today and ended at the same venue after 
parading main roads of the town. 

Later, a discussion meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner's Office 
marking "World Tourism Day".

Bagerhat Deputy Commissioner Ahmed Kamrul Hasan, Divisional Forest Officer of 
the Sundarbans East Forest Division Rezaul Karim Chowdhury, Medical Officer 
of the Civil Surgeon's Office Dr. Md. Riaduz Zaman, Manager of Bagerhat 
Parjatan Motel MD Abul Kalam Mollah and others spoke at the discussion.

Highlighting different tourist spots of the district, speakers at the 
discussion said that there are various spectacular structures in Bagerhat 
including the Sundarbans and Sixty Dome Mosque (Shatgombuj Mosque). 

They called for international awareness and immediate action to protect the 
Sundarbans by halting deer hunting and the use of poison for fishing. 
Officials also called on everyone to work together to develop the tourism 
industry.

Meanwhile, a procession was organised by the Pashur Hotel in Mongla to mark 
the day. Later, a boat race was held on the Pashur River. 10 engine-powered 
boats participated in the event.