Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister AKM Shajahan Kamal on Thursday urged all private airlines in the country to be more cautious to ensure passenger’s safety.
He said this while inaugurating the three-day 15th Dhaka International Tourism Fair-2018 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.
US Bangla Airlines being its title sponsor of the fair and Bangladesh Tourism Board and Biman Bangladesh Airlines are partners, reports UNB.
The foreign airlines are more careful and sincere about the safety of passengers, said the minister.
He also added that the country's airlines need to be more alert and prudent in selecting pilots, cabin crew and determining aircraft conditions.
"Bangladesh tourism sector is doing well by contributing 6 per cent to GDP and in the forthcoming year it'll increase to 6.1 per cent," he said.
Forty-eight organisations from different countries, including Bangladesh, are participating in the fair showcasing their products and services at five pavilions and 60 booths at the fair.
National tourism organisations, airlines, tour operators, hotels, resorts, and online booking portals are participating in the event.
