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The Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Civil
Aviation & Tourism of Bangladesh, tasked to promote the tourism industry of the country. It is
the National Tourism Organization of the country.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BPC:
During Pakistan Period, there was a tourism department (later called Tourism Cell) having its
office in West Pakistan. This tourism department was assigned with promotion, development and
regulation of tourism sector in the undivided Pakistan. Another private sector corporation came
into operation at the end of 1970. After the independence, the socioeconomic and political
climate prevailing in the country was not encouraging for the private sector to participate in
economic activities of wider magnitude. Therefore, it became imperative for the government to
come forward for promoting tourism in Bangladesh (Talukder, 1984). Soon after the
independence of Bangladesh, the government of the newborn Bangladesh realized the
importance of tourism in its economic and social life. Therefore, the government soon decided to
recognize the tourism sector by combing both of the then tourism department and the private
corporation into one organization and bringing it under the government responsibilities for better
coordination, promotion, development and marketing activities of the sector. Consequently, the
government established the National Tourism Organization (NTO) in the name Bangladesh
Parjatan Corporation under the president order No. 143 declared in November 27, 1972. Thus,
the BPC started functioning in January 1973 with limited assets of former Pakistan Tourism
Corporation and TK. 1.00 core capital sanctioned by the government. The corporation was
entrusted mainly with dual responsibility of developing tourism infrastructure and promoting
Bangladesh as a tourist destination. Other responsibilities of the Corporation were included
regulation and operation of tourism activities in the country. Thus, Bangladesh Parjatan
Corporation came into being as the NTO in Bangladesh. As such, the structure of the tourism
sector in Bangladesh is predominantly managed by the public sector. The public sector has been
playing the pioneering role in the development and promotion of tourism in the country.
Governments involvement in the tourism sector is channeled through this BPC. The BPC has
been placed under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. As a semiautonomous
organization it enjoys wide power and authority including the right to acquire and dispose
property; construct and run hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities; operate duty free shops
(DFSs), transportation and car rental; establish and run training institutes; and invest its funds as
it deems proper (Rahman, 2004).
The main objectives of establishing the BPC were to create an agency that would act on behalf of
the government for the promotion and development of tourism in Bangladesh. The board
objectives of the formation of the BPC were as follows (Consultative Committee of Public
Enterprises, 1986):
1. creation of favorable impression in the minds of foreigners about tourist attractions in
Bangladesh through disseminating information by various media and thereby undertaking
promotional activities through various publicity media;
Though Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation was mainly established to develop the infrastructure,
promote tourism and project the image of Bangladesh as a tourist destination for attracting
tourists but it has now simply become a major provider of tourism services and controlling as
well as regulating agency of the tourist installations rather than performing its actual functions
and fulfilling its true objectives as a national tourism promotion agency. Of course, the
organization has created some new tourist facilities (hotels, motels, etc.), renovated, and
developed the existing facilities in different important places of historical importance (Ministry
of Civil Aviation and Tourism, 1994). Mainly Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (Rahman, 2004)
has established tourist facilities at major tourist spots like Dhaka, Coxs Bazar, Rangamati,
Kuakata, Mongla, Teknaf, Sylhet, Dinazpur, Rangpur, Bogra, etc. Catering units including bar
facilities, some of them air-conditioned, have also been set up in some of those places. Besides, a
transport fleet including air-conditioned coaches, cars, and microbuses has been procured by the
BPC for facilitating tourist movements (Talukder, 1984). The five star sonargaon hotels in
Dhaka is a public sector initiative. Government is also the main partner of Dhaka Sheraton Hotel
(Rahman, 2004). Thus the government and its concerned agency, the BPC, are playing their role
in the development of tourism infrastructures and facilities at least to some extent. The BPC is
also engaged in expanding the area of operations; improve the quality of services, promoting the
image of Bangladesh. Therefore, it is expected that the tourism sector in Bangladesh will
gradually start taking the organized shape in the near future.
LOCATION OF THE BPC:
Current Address and Contact Information:
Bangladesh
Parjatan
Corporation
(National
83-88, Mohakhali Commercial Area, Dhaka 1212
Phone
Fax
e-mail
URL
Tourism
: +880-2-8833229, 8834600
: +880-2-8833900
: info@bangladeshtourism.gov.bd
info@parjatan.gov.bd
: www.bangladeshtourism.gov.bd
www.parjatan.gov.bd
Organization)
To introduce Bangladesh globally as a top tourist destination and develop its tourism
prospects and facilities.
No. 994-Pub-27th November 1972the following. Order made by the President on the advice
of the Prime Minister, of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh on 25 November 1972 is hereby
published for general information:
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
MINISTRY OF LAW AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
(LAW Division) .
Presidents Order No. 143 of 1972
THE BANGLADESH. PARJATAN CORPORATION ORDER, 1912 whereas it is expedient
provide for the establishment of a Corporation for the purpose of promotion, better operation
and development of tourism in Bangladesh and for matters connected therewith or ancillary
thereto:Now, therefore, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with
the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1$72, mid in exercise of all powers enabling
him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order;
1. This Order may be called the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation Order, 1972.
1. It extends to the-whole of Bangladesh
2. It shall come into force at once.
2.
subject
01 context,
1. Tourist means any person traveling for more than twenty-four hours but less than six
months in a country oilier than that of his normal residence but shall not include a person
arriving to take up an office. Occupation or engagement for gain.
3.1) On the coming into force of this Order, there shall be established a Corporation to be called
the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation for carrying out the purposes of this Order.
2) The Corporation shall be a body Corporate, having perpetual succession and a common seal
with power, subject to the provisions of this Order, to acquire, hold and shall by the said name
and be sued.
4.
2) The Corporation may establish office, branches or agencies at any other place in or outside
Bangladesh.
5.It shall be the function of the Corporation to promote and develop tourism, provide facilities,
undertake measures and carry out all forms of activities connected with or ancillary to tourism.
Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision.
particular, have power:
To promote tourist undertaking and to control and regulate tourist installations and services.
To project the image of Bangladesh abroad for attracting tourist by publishing history and
culture of the country.
To organize reception and information facilities in or outside Bangladesh;
To encourage and develop domestic tourism.
to promote any organization, in or outside Bangladesh, for the purpose of engaging in any
activity falling within the functions of the Corporation, or, with the previous approval of the
Government, to associate with any such Organization;
to enter into tourism agreement with foreign countries with the previous approval of the
Government
to conduct and carry out research on various aspects of tourism;
To publish literature on tourism;
acquire, establish, construct, arrange, provide and run hotels, restaurants, rest houses, picnic,
spots, campaign sites, theatres, amusement parks, casinos and facilities for water skiing and
entertainment for tourist;
1.
to establish Travel Agency and/or work as agents for railways, shipping companies,
airlines, waterways, load transport, for organizing group tours;
2. to organize shikar agencies and undertake all activities for promotion of Safari tourism
and maintain game sanctuaries and game, reserve.*, fish hatcheries and fowl breeding
farms;
3. to establish institutes or make other arrangements for instruction .and training of persons
engaged or likely to be engaged in any activity connected with or ancillary to tourism;
4. to acquire, hold or dispose of any property whether movable (. immovable;
5. to invest its moneys and funds and to vary I he investments as and when it may seem
necessary or proper;
6. to do all other things connected with or ancillary to any of the matter referred to in the
foregoing sub-clauses;
7. to carry out any other functions as may be prescribed;
6
1. The authorized capital of the corporation shall be Taka person to be subscribed by the
government, in the manner determined by the Government according to the requirements
of the Corporation.
2. The initial share capital shall be Taka five lacks fully paid up and subscribed by the
Government.
3. Notwithstanding anything contained in clauses (1), the corporation and for carrying on all
or any of its functions have separate capital raised by local or grant from, or in such
manner as may be approved by, the Government.
7.
1. Subject to the rules and regulations made under this order. The general direction and
administration of the affairs and business of the Corporation shall vest in a Board of
Directors, which may exercise all powers and do all acts and things, which may be
exercised or done by the corporation.
2. The Board, in discharging its functions, shall act on commercial consideration having due
regard to the public interest generally and shall be guided on question of policy involving
national interest by such general or special instructions as may be given to it by the
Government from time to time.
8.
1. The Board shall consist of a Chairman and not less than two and not more than four
whole-time Directors to be appointed by the Government.
2. No act 01 proceeding of the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of existence of
any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Board.
9.
1. The Chairman and the oilier Directors shall be appointed by the Government for such
period and on such terms and conditions as may be determined.
2. The Chairman and the Directors at live Board shall be whole-time officers of the
Corporation and shall exercise functions and discharge such duties as may be prescribed.
10. No person shall be or shall continue to be a Director who,
a)
more than seven persons to be appointed by the Government from urnom1, persons who by
virtue of their knowledge and experience can render valuable advice regarding the promotion
and development of tourism.
14. The Corporation may open and operate any account with any scheduled Bank or banks.
15. The Corporation may invest its funds in such securities of the Government or in such manner
as may be prescribed.
16.
1. The Corporation shall maintain proper accounts and shall prepare annual statement of
accounts, including the profit and loss account and balance sheet, in accordance with
such general direction as may be issued, and in such form as may be prescribed, by the
Government.
2. The accounts of the Corporation shall be audited by not less than two auditors, being
chartered accountants within the Canine meaning of the chartered Accountants
Ordinance, 1961 (Ordinance X of 1961), who shall be appointed by the Government.
3. Every auditor appointed under clause (2) shall be given a copy of the annual balance
sheet and other accounts of the Corporation together with the account books and
vouchers relating thereto for examination and shall at II reasonable times, have access to
the books, accounts and other documents of the corporation and may in connection with
such accounts examine any Director or officer of the Corporation.
4. The auditors shall report to the Government upon the annual balance sheet and the
accounts and on any ancillary matter connected therewith.
5. The Government, at any time, may issue directions to the auditors requiring them to
report to it upon the adequacy of measure taken by the Corporation for the protection of
the interests of the Government or upon the sufficiency of their procedure in auditing the
affairs of the Corporation and any at any time, enlarge, or extend the scope of the audit or
direct that different procedure in audit shall be adopted or that any other examination
shall be made by the auditors or any other persons if, in its opinion, the interest or the
Government so requires.
17.
1. The Corporation shall furnish to the Government such returns reports and statements as
the Government may from time to time require.
2. The Corporation shall, as soon as possible after the end of every financial year, furnish to
the Government statement of accounts audited under. Article 16 together with an annual
report; on the conduct of its affairs for that year and oil its proposal for the next ensuing
financial year.
3. The copies of the audited accounts and annual report received by the Government under
clause (2) shall be published in (he Official /Gazette and shall be laid before the
Legislature.
18. The Corporation shall, by such date in each year as may be prescribed by rules, submit to the
Government for approval a statement, in the prescribed form, for each financial year showing the
estimated receipt and expenditure and the sums, which are likely to be required from the
Government during the financial year.
19. The Corporation may, subject to any rules, regulations made, or directive issued by the
Government, appoint such officers. Consultants, advisers and employees as it considers
necessary for the efficient performance of its functions on such terms and conditions as it may
determine,
20. Notwithstanding anything continued in any other law for the time being in force, or in any
memorandum or articles of association, deed or other instrument, on the commencement of this
order:
a) All assets of the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to
the said company) in Bangladesh shall stand transferred to and vested in, the corporation.
The expression lasers includes all rights, powers, authorities and privileges, all property,
movable and immovable, including lands, buildings, cash balances, bank deposits, reserve funds,
investments and all other rights arid interests in, or arising out of, such property and all books of
accounts, registers, records and all other documents of whatever nature relating thereto;
b) All debts and liabilities in undertaken, all contracts entered into and, ill agreements made in
Bangladesh by or with the said company shall, unless the Government otherwise directs, stand
transferred to. and be deemed to have been incurred, undertaken, entered into or mode by or
with, the Corporation;
c) all suits or other legal proceedings instituted by or against the said company in Bangladesh
before the commence of this Order shall, unless the Government otherwise directs, be deemed to
have been instituted by or against the Corporation mid may be continued 01 proceeded with
accordingly;
d) All officers and other employees of the said company in Bangladesh shall stand transferred
to the Corporation on such terms and conditions as the corporation may determined.
Provided that an officer or other employee so transferred shall have the option not to continue in
the service of the corporation.
21. The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette make rules (or the purpose of
giving effect to the provisions of this Order,
22.
1. The Board may, with the previous approval of the Government, make regulations, not
inconsistent with the provision of this order and the rules prescribed by the Government, to
provide for all matters for which provision is necessary or expedient
(2) All regulations under clues (1) shall be published in the .Official Gazette and shall come
into force on: oh publication
MANPOWER OF THE BPC:
The Board of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, established in the year 1973 consists of a
Chairman and three whole- time Directors.
Work force of the BPC
The National Tourism Organization has total workers of 871 personnel. Category position of the
work force is:
Head Office Manpower of the BPC
Total Staff = 94
Total = 203
There,
Chairman-1
Director-3
General Manager-8
Restaurant Service
Housekeeping Operations
Tourist Guides
There will also be part-time of day-release courses in various aspects of the industry,
according to identified needs, such as:
Eventually, there will be developed a diploma course in Hotel and Catering Operations for
management trainees. The current program is technical and vocational in nature and is designed
to meet the immediate needs for tourism development. A serious difficulty is the low level of
foreign language skills of ordinary people employees that make the inclusion of the proposed
language laboratory a desirable priority. Other UNDP projects for tourism sector training will
also be of assistance to Bangladesh in meeting its training needs. One project for training in
tourism planning for South Asia has resulted in conclusions and recommendations that include:
The courses would cover a variety of topics including statistical data collection, techniques and
principles of detailed planning of resorts, and standards of control of
Environmental and social impact.
A programmer for regional cooperation in tourism training that is planned for 1988 would cover
a number of conceptual matters as well as specialized training. Among the topics slated for
attention are:
Creation of job titles for sector personnel to replace the currently used civil service names
Clearly all of the recommendations address topics that are important for Bangladesh,
whose tourism development is closely allied with other countries in South Asia and South
East Asia.
The master plan study team observed a number of weaknesses in current practices that should
also be considered in the context of training programs. A good knowledge of foreign languages
does not extend very far down the hotel hierarchy. Training programs of a forceful nature are
required to remove inhibitions and give adequate practice in actually speaking foreign languages.
No attention is given to sales promotion in restaurants when an extra sale might be made. In art,
this aye is a consequence of the limited number of items actually available out of the menu list.
On the other hand, restaurant employees have been well trainee in accounting for the Sales they
actually make. Because of the service charge system, there is a correlation between the two
objectives. Similarly, restaurant employees in particular tend not to be as attentive as they might,
again missing potential for extra sales as well as failing in their duties. It is notable that the two
international hotels in Dhaka have been most successful in their employee training programs and
their cooperation with the HTTI programs should be most helpful. The international hotels are
also a potential source of well-trained middle and upper management personnel for new
operations. The basic and long-term training needs are met in principle by the current and
proposed programs. With will and commitment, they should be successful.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES OF NTO:
NTO operates 24 Commercial Units at the main tourist spots of the country. Its tourist services
include:
Infrastructure Development of the Conducting Guided Tours of the BPC
BPC
NTO conducts both readymade and tailor-made
Hotels/Motels/Restaurants
package and sightseeing tours, besides
(Hotels/Motels=15, Restaurants=19) organizing river cruises:
Duty Free Shops (6)
Mainamati tours.
Nature and wildlife tours to Sundarbans.
Beach tours to Coxs Bazar.
Archaeological tours to Mahasthangarh,
Paharpur Buddhist Monastery and
RajshahiVarendraResearchMuseum.
River cruise to Chandpur and Jamdani
village, Rupshi.
Tour no.
Title
Itinerary
Duration
Dhaka Stopover
DhakaCity Tour
2-days 1 night
-do-
Paddle-steamer tour
Dhaka-Khulna-Dhaka
2
4-days-3 night
5-days-4 night
Dhaka-Ctg-Rangamati- Dhaka
4-days-3-nights
Dhaka-Ctg-Coxs Bazar-Dhaka
5-days-4-nights
BeachIsland Tour
Dhaka-Patuakhali-Kuakata-Dhaka 6-days-4-nights
7
Nature & Wild Life Tour Dhaka-Jessor-Mongla- undarban-
5-days-4-nights
8
Dhaka
History &
Archaeological Tour
Dhaka-Rangpur-Dinajpur-Bogra 5-days-4-nights
Dhaka
10
8-days-7-nights
12
Month 2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
(Million Taka)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Jan
495.98
Feb
496.98
565.97
Mar
Apr
427.37
May
342.11
Jun
473.03
Jul
320.97
Aug
431.37
Sep
368.06
Oct
525.26
Nov
477.14
Dec
638.46
Total
2653.8
3312.60 3310.00 3967.56 4493.89 5530.65 5265.19 6124.52 5762.24 5562.70
0
%
Change
Source:
1.02
24.82
-0.08
19.87
13.27
23.07
-4.80
16.32
-5.92
-3.46
Bangladesh
Bank
N.B: Foreign Exchange Earnings 2010 All Figurs are Provisiona
PTS Division
83-88, Mohakhaii C/A Dhaka-1212.
Economic Review, 2011.
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation was established in November 1972 by an ordinance of the
President & commenced its function since 1 January 1973. As a National Tourism Organization
(NTO), the foremost objectives of the corporation are to promote tourism in Bangladesh, build
up positive image of the country in abroad, elevate infrastructure at tourism sites, provide
services to the tourists and flourish tourist resources that exist in Bangladesh, creating
employment opportunity in different sector of this industry, which is helpful to alleviate poverty.
Project Portfolio:
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation has established some tourism facilities from 1995-96 up to
2010-2011 fiscal years. Among these projects -the extension of third floor in Hotel Abokash at
Mohakhaii, Parjatan Motel Sylhet, Kuakata, Teknaf, Mongla, Dinajpur, Madhubkundo, and
Tungipara in Gopalganj, Sagardari and Benapole in Jessore, Mujibnagar, Hill districts such as
Bandarban, Khagrachari, Bogra and above all Kuakata 2nd Motel & Youth Inn are noticeable.
The amount of investment in implementing these projects was TK 3956.66 Lacks.
A. Ongoing Projects:
In the fiscal year 2011-2012, the following projects have been included in ADP, which are now
under implementation:
1) A Package Project named Development of Tourism Facilities in Different Places of
Bangladesh (Moulavibazar, Jaflong, and Kantajee & Dinajpur) at the cost of Tk. 1221.90 Lacks
is under implementation. The construction of two components under this package project
(Kantajee & Dinajpur) has already been completed. The cumulative physical progress of the
project is 30%.
2) A Package Project named Development of Tourism Facilities at Chapainababganj,
Kishoreganj, Rajshahi and Rangpur at the cost of Tk. 1435.47 Lacks is under implementation.
The construction of all components under this package project is going on. The cumulative
physical progress of the project is 20%.
3) A Package Project named Construction of a New Parjatan Motel at Motel Shaikat
Compound in Chittagong and Horizontal Extension of Hotel Shabal at Coxs Bazar at the cost
of Tk. 4495.85 Lacks has been approved by the ECNEC dated 25/01/2011. The Drawing &
Design of the project has already been completed.
4) Besides these, another project named Construction of a new Parjatan Motel at Rangamatiat
the cost of Tk. 1140.01 lacks is under implementation under Chittagong Hill Tracts
Development Assistance. The cumulative physical progress of the project is 38%
B. Future Project:
a. ADP (2011-2012) included Projects:
b Prime Ministers Committed/Directed Project:
Others Projects:
1. Construction of International Standard Tourism Centre for Multi-purpose use at
Tungipara of Gopalgonj
2. Construction of WatchTower at Kuakata.
3. Creation of Tourism Facilities near Bangabandhu Shetu.
4. Construction of Parjatan Bhaban at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka.
5. Development of Tourism facilities near Bhairab Shetu of Kishoregonj & Shindurmati of
Lalmonirhat along with Creation of Tourism Facilities at 5 Different Places of
Bangladesh
6. Construction of Bangabandhu Chinta Nibash at Monpura of Bhola,
7. Creation of Tourism Facilities at Panchagar
8. Creation of Tourism Facilities at Nijhumdip of Noakhali
9. Horizontal Extension of Parjatan Hotel Poshur at Mongla and Parjatan Hotel Netong at
Teknaf
10. Creation of Tourism Facilities near proposed PadmaBridge.
at
Departure
and
Arrival
Lounges
of
for distribution through Bangladeshi Missions in abroad. The main publicity and marketing
activities of the BPC are as follows:
Continuing the voting activities in favor of the Sundarbans for its enlistment in the new
7 wonders of nature;
Enactment of Law on Tourism Protected Area and Exclusive Tourist Zone 2010;
Preparation of a list of the existing hotels, motels, rest houses, guest houses etc (both in
govt. and private sector) in the country;
To familiarize country branding & Slogan in different organizations & its proper
publicity through media; => Formulation of tourism vision 2021. <=> to prepare
Master Plan for development of important tourist spots like Coxs Bazar and Kuakata.
Year
Income
Expenditure
Profit/Loss
1995-1996 1996-1997
1997-1998 1998-1999
1999-2000 2000-2001
2001-2002 2002-2003
2003-2004 2004-2005
2005-2006 2006-2007
2007-2008 2008-2009
2009-2010 2010-2011
2455.51 3768.76
4541.87 3776.49
3829.00 3388.26
3248.26 2980.32
3678.09 4048.78
4334.37 3568.02
3730.03 3598.60
4534.79 5924.99
2218.84 3538.49
4304.26 3592.59
3528.97 3187.14
3129.32 2853.86
3575.86 3946.76
4230.75 3720.32
3884.91 3792.35
4511.38 5817.76
236.67
230.27
237.61
183.90
300.03
201.12
118.94
126.46
102.23
102.02
103.62
(152.30)
(154.88)
(193.75)
23.41
107.23
It is to be mentioned that after paying the operating cost of the head office and commercial units
from own income of this organization, a commendable amount of money is being deposited in
the Govt. treasury as VAT, Income-Tax etc.
Allocation in ADP for Tourism Development:
(In Lacks Taka)
Year
Allocation
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
50.00
300.00
838.00
476.00
2347.00
Statistics of Tourist Arrival and Foreign Exchange Earnings from this sector:
The following table shows the number of tourist and earnings from this sector:
Year
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Arrival
0.172
0.173
0.199
0.207
0.207
0.244
0.271
0.208
0.200
0.290
0.467
0.267
0.303
synergy of the relevant public and private organizations in Bangladesh is of utmost importance
for boosting the tourism sector.
Another area that the service and hospitality sector in Bangladesh needs to be particularly
mindful of is savoir-faire in interacting with foreign travelers and tourists. An extra sheen in the
locution of a hotel employee can make a huge difference in business. Most of the lapses that are
complained of are partly due to training or lack of it. Training in communicative and behavioral
skills by incompetent trainers is useless, can be counterproductive even, the trainee losing his
natural ability to behave better.