Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The number of travel enthusiasts is now higher than ever before. With the rising income of the country's growing middle class and improved communication networks, people are flocking to the mountains, seas, or forests to escape the exhaustion of mechanised urban life whenever they get a break. This is undoubtedly a positive development and a promising economic prospect for the country's tourism industry.

Every year, millions of domestic tourists travel within the country, giving a significant boost to the local economy. However, a dark side to this promising sector is becoming increasingly evident- an alarming rise in fatal accidents at tourist spots. Due to a severe lack of proper monitoring and safety measures, tragic...