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Roles of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation
Roles of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation
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Introduction
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) was established in November 1972 by the order of the
President and commenced its function in 1973. At first it was named National Tourism
Organization (NTO). It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and
Tourism.
VISION:
Develop Bangladesh as an Exotic Tourist Destination.
MISSION:
Tourism is an income generating activity of the highest importance in the current world and holds
great economic promise for the developing countries. Recognizing the need for training in all
areas involved with tourism development, the National Hotel & Tourism Training Institute
(NHTTI) was established in 1974 under Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (The National Tourism
Organisation).
The efficient management of Tourism Products depends upon professional training. In order to
develop professionalism and provide a cadre of skilled and trained manpower to meet the
increasing demands of the trained personnel for Hotel & Tourism Industry both at home and
abroad, this Institute offers various courses of different duration.
Besides offering regular courses, NHTTI in 1994 as a test case for the first time started a two
year long diploma in Hotel Management Course. With the expansion of tourism in the country,
need for skilled manpower in the supervisory level is felt every now and then. Hence, Diploma
certificate in Hotel Management Course has been re-introduced on a regular basis. The institute
also provides in-service and on the job training for BPC personnel and arrange special seminar
and workshop related to tourism development.
Ordinance
The Board of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, established in the year 1973 consists of a
Chairman and 3 whole- time Directors.
To introduce Bangladesh globally as a top tourist destination and develop its tourism
prospects and facilities.
To establish tourism infrastructures in Bangladesh.
To develop, expand and promote tourism business
To create tourism awareness among the people.
To establish institutes for instruction and training of potential tourism personnel.
To publish tourism publications.
Services of BPC
Services
BPC operates 24 Commercial Units at the main tourist spots of the country. Its tourist services
include:
Hospitality
Tours
BPC conducts both readymade and tailor-made package and sightseeing tours, besides
organizing river cruises:
The National Tourism Policy was declared in 2009. Its main objectives are:
In line with the policy, the Government provides incentives to attract private sector partners. The
incentives include tax-holiday, loans, concession rates for taxes and duties and in specific cases,
allotment of land etc.
Development Program
A strategic Master Plan for Tourism Development was prepared by UNDP/ WTO in 1990. It is
being updated by WTO. Besides, the Government has taken steps to establish, Special Tourist
Zones (STZ) at Cox's Bazar, Sundarbans and Kuakata. In the meantime a primary field survey
has been conducted for Kuakata . The Government has taken initiative to exploit the eco-tourism
potential of the country for sustainable tourism development.
Tourist Arrivals
Foreign tourist arrivals in Bangladesh has been showing an upward trend in the recent years.
Total tourist arrival was more than two hundred thousand in 2001. Statistics of the last five years
are presented below:
Financial Performance
BPC has been a self-financed profitable organization since 1983-84 financial year. The table
below shows the financial performance for the last fifteen financial years:
Taka in lakh
Total
Year Total Income Pretax
Expenditure
Profit/Loss
1995-1996 2455.51 2218.84 236.67
1996-1997 3768.76 3538.49 230.27
1997-1998 4541.87 4304.26 237.61
1998-1999 3776.49 3592.59 183.90
1999-2000 3829.00 3528.97 300.03
2000-2001 3388.26 3187.14 201.12
2001-2002 3350.47 3050.22 300.25
2002-2004 7005.12 6050.11 955.01
2004-2006 10050.34 8200.23 1950.11
2006-2008 9087.16 8000.10 1087.06
2008-2010 15287.33 10112.12 5175.21
Conclusion