Dhaka 05 January, 2023

To
The CEO
Bangladesh Tourism Board
Dhaka.

Sub: World`s longest River cruise on Varanasi, India- Bangladesh- Assam, India.

Dear Sir,

Greetings form Journey Plus.

We are extremely happy to announce that 50 days long World`s longest river cruise of 3200 km
on Varanasi, India- Bangladesh- Assam, India will be flagged off by the Indian Prime Minister
Mr. NarendraModi on January 13, 2023. This is the first time an island cruise is set to cover such
a distance. It will cross almost 27 rivers including Ganga, Bhagirathi, Padma, Bramhaputra,
Meghna, Jamuna and West coast canal.

It will enter to Bangladesh through Angtiara, Khulna and cross to Mongla, Sundarban, Barishal,
Chandpur, MeghnaGhat, Dhaka, Tangail, Sirajganj, Bahadurabad, Rangpur, Chilmari towards
Dhubri, Assam. It will enter Angtiara on 3rd February and cross Bangladesh through Chilmari
border on 17th February, 2023. Again it will be reverse back on 13th March to Chilmari and exit
through Angtiara on 26 March,2023.

Our company Journey Plus is the official Ground Handling Agent and Bangladesh point of
contact for the cruise ` Ganga Vilas`- which will cruise the destination. Since Indian Prime
Minister’s office is involve with this operation, there is a high chance to invite honorable
Bangladesh Prime Minister and Prime Minister’s office for this great occasion. BIWTA and
Shipping Ministry are organizing all the permission part for this operation as per the river
protocol between India and Bangladesh.

It is indeed a great news for our country as well as tourism industry of Bangladesh. This letter
just to inform you about this great news- which will enhance the tourism specially river cruise
opportunity between our two nation.

Your`s sincerely,

Taufiq Rahman
Chief Executive
Journey Plus
Cell: 01819227901

C.C: Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism, Government of Bangladesh