Dhaka, April 29 -- The government has initiated a 'Tourism Mega Plan' aimed at attracting 5.57 crore tourists and generating over 2.19 cr jobs by 2040, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam told Parliament on Wednesday.

"Under the mega plan, we have set a target to attract 5.57 crore tourists and create employment opportunities for 2.19 crore people by 2040," she said replying to a tabled starred question from BNP lawmaker AE Sultan Mahmud Babu (Jamalpur-2).

Afroza Khanam stated that a series of initiatives are underway to encourage private investment and create new jobs within the sector.

She noted that the ministry has adopted a comprehensive plan to promote entrepreneurship specifically encouraging women by facilitating ...