DHAKA, Nov 11, 2024 (BSS) - Newly appointed civil aviation and tourism adviser A F Hasan Arif today asked the officials concerned to work with the utmost sincerity and patriotism to turn Bangladesh into a regional aviation hub as well as an attractive tourist destination.

He made the call at a meeting with the ministry's officials at the Secretariat on his first day at office this afternoon.
 
The new adviser highlighted the need to improve service quality at airports, enhance passenger services at Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and maintain flight schedules.

He also stressed the importance of developing key tourist attractions into popular destinations and taking necessary steps to launch international flights from Cox's Bazar Airport.
 
Arif emphasized the importance of working with honesty and dedication, upholding the spirit of the July-August Revolution.
 
He stated that the success of this revolution depends on transforming this land, soaked with the blood of martyrs, into a prosperous nation.
 
Presided over by civil aviation and tourism secretary Nasrin Jahan, the meeting was also attended by Additional Secretaries Saima Shaheen Sultana, Abdun Naser Khan, Fatema Rahim Veena, and Md Anisur Rahman, among others.
 
Earlier, upon arriving at the ministry, the newly appointed adviser was warmly welcomed with floral greetings by the officials.