Patrols, assistance and awareness emphasized to ensure safe travel
Chattogram is one of the tourist destinations in Bangladesh. Thousands of tourists from different parts of the country flock to various tourist spots in the district, including Patenga Beach, Faiz Lake, Chandranath Hills in Sitakunda, Guliahali Beach, and Banshkhali, attracted by the sea, mountains, waterfalls, and natural beauty. Bangladesh Tourist Police is playing an important role in ensuring safe and smooth travel for tourists.
Tourist Police is active not only in maintaining law and
order, but also in providing information services to tourists, emergency
assistance, assistance in finding lost children or relatives, ensuring the
safety of women and foreign tourists, and taking prompt action in cases of
fraud or harassment. Security measures are also strengthened when the pressure
of tourists increases, especially during Eid, Puja, New Year, and long
government holidays.
Tourist Police Statement Chattogram Tourist Police Superintendent of Police Uttam Prasad Pathak said
“Our main goal is to ensure a safe and comfortable
environment for tourists. We are carrying out our duties in coordination with
the local administration through regular patrols, intelligence surveillance and
local administration in tourist areas. If a tourist encounters any problem, our
members are always ready to provide quick assistance.”
He also said, “The tourism industry is an important sector of the country’s economy. Therefore, along with security, we are giving importance to friendly behavior with tourists and improving the quality of service. Our goal is that tourists can return from Chattogram with a beautiful experience.”
Tourist Experience Md. Rakibul Islam, a tourist who came to Patenga Beach with his family from Dhaka, said, “Security is much more visible now than before. Tourist police members are on duty in various places. This makes traveling with family very comfortable.”
Nusrat Jahan, who came to Sitakunda from Rajshahi on a trip, said, “Along with the beauty of a place, security is also very important. The presence of the tourist police has increased our confidence. They have cooperated wholeheartedly even when we asked for necessary information.”
Saiful Islam, who came to Guliahali beach with friends from Khulna, said, “The tourist spots in Chattogram are very beautiful. Now that the security system is stronger, traveling seems much more enjoyable.”
According to tourism-related businessmen, if a safe
environment is ensured, the number of domestic and foreign tourists will
increase further. This will have a positive impact on the local economy
including hotels, restaurants, transportation, small businesses.
According to experts, if the manpower of the tourist
police is increased, the use of modern technology, the expansion of tourist
assistance booths, the appointment of multilingual skilled members and digital
services are further strengthened, the tourism industry in Chattogram will
reach a new level.
Tourism is not only travel, it is also an important
driving force of the country’s economy. To further develop that potential, the
role of the tourist police in ensuring security is becoming more important day
by day.
