Bangladesh, Aug. 24 -- Bangladesh's Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs have decided to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in developing cultural tourism in the country.

The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting held at the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in the capital on August 24 with Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat attending as chief guest. Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury chaired the meeting.

Under the proposed agreement, the two ministries will work jointly on cultural tourism development and subsequently prepare a common standard operating procedure (SOP). A Joint Taskforce for Cultural Tourism will also be f...