Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat on Sunday informed Parliament that the government has started working to finalise a comprehensive mega plan for the development of the country's tourism sector by identifying 1,498 tourist destinations.

"Work on formulating the National Tourism Policy 2026 has already begun. Work is underway to finalise an integrated tourism master plan by identifying about 1,498 tourist centres across the country," he said.

The Minister said this replying to a starred question from Shaukat Ara Akter (333 Women's Seat-33).

Rashiduzzaman said the government has taken various initiatives to develop tourist destinations as environmentally friendly and sustainable attractions to ...