DHAKA, Nov 11, 2023 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Monitor, a travel publication, has
introduced a new award program for the travel, tourism, and hospitality
sectors to recognize the people and organizations for their valuable
contribution towards developing these sectors in Bangladesh.

The names of the awardees will be announced at a gala award ceremony in May
next year after following certain procedure including the public opinion.

These were revealed today at a press conference held at Bangabandhu
International Conference Center (BICC) in the capital, said a press release
here.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Professor Shibli Rubayet Ul
Islam, Bangladesh Tourism Board CEO Abu Tahir Muhammadd Zaber and editor of
the Bangladesh Monitor Kazi Wahidul Alam spoke at the conference.

The awards will be given under four broad segments - tourism, travel,
hospitality and restaurants.

A jury panel comprising representatives from relevant fields, civil society,
media, and others will select the awardees.

Judgment will be conducted based on online public opinion, overall public
perception, jury panel's opinion and other criteria. CSR activities
undertaken by the organizations will also be taken into consideration, said
the release.