DHAKA, Sept 26, 2024 (BSS) - Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam today said that the Tourist Police have been playing a vital role for expansion of tourism sector through ensuring protection of tourists as well as the environment.

“Everyone should come forward to preserve the sustainable environment along with the tourist police as ensuring healthy environment is crucial to attract tourists,” he said while speaking at a seminar as the chief guest.

Tourist Police organized the seminar titled ‘Environmental Sustainability in Tourism: Responsibility of Police’ at its headquarters here.

Professor Dr Santosh Kumar Dev, Tourism and Hospitality Management Department of Dhaka University, presented the keynote at the seminar, while Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Tourist Police Md Abu Kalam Siddique presided over it.

The IGP said that attaching importance to tourists’ security, the tourist police have been working relentless to attract local and foreign tourists for boosting the country’s tourism industry.

He said the tourist police have been working in collaboration with the tourism department, public-private tour operators, local public and NGOs to ensure sustainable environment in the country.

The IGP urged the tourist police to carry out duties in coordination with the forest and environment department to prevent environmental damage

“The tourism sector plays an influential role in our economic and social development. Everyone should be aware in maintaining sustainable environment while promoting the tourism industry,” he said.

The seminar was attended, among others, by senior police officers, tourism sector officials, representatives of public and private tour operators and students.