In a strategic effort to modernize the local tourism sector and ensure hassle-free travel for visitors, the Sylhet District Administration has taken an initiative to develop a comprehensive mobile application containing all tourism-related information for the region.
To discuss the blueprint and implementation of the proposed app, an interactive stakeholder meeting was held on Thursday afternoon (October 15, 2026) at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
Chaired by Sylhet Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Al Mamun, the meeting was moderated by Additional Deputy Commissioner Sohel Rana. The session focused on leveraging smart technology to streamline travel services, including real-time details on tourist spots, accommodation, transportation, and safety guidelines under a single digital window.
Key industry leaders and representatives delivered speeches during the consultation, including Humayun Kabir Liton, President of the Tour Operators Association of Sylhet (TOAS); Abdul Wahed, Manager of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (Sylhet Unit); Ranjan Samanta, Inspector of Tourist Police; alongside Fakhrul Islam and Abdul Ahad, President and General Secretary of the Sylhet Tourism Industry Co-operative Society respectively.
Stakeholders expressed confidence that this tech-driven initiative will significantly enhance the travel experience for both domestic and international tourists, while serving as a vital digital platform to promote Sylhet's vast eco-tourism potential globally.
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