Bangladesh, June 19 -- A three-day Harmony Festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage, traditional foods, handicrafts, and lifestyles of ethnic communities began in Sreemangal on June 19, aiming to promote sustainable cultural tourism and community-based tourism in Bangladesh.

The festival, held at the Fulchhara Tea Garden grounds in Sreemangal, was inaugurated by Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroz Khanam as the chief guest, while State Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat attended as special guest, read a press release from the ministry.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the minister said the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is working to advance the country's tourism sector through job creatio...