Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanom said Natore will be developed into a tourist hub with a world-class tourism system. She made the remarks after visiting Uttara Ganabhaban on Friday afternoon, August 7. The minister said the district’s tourism potential would be used to build facilities for visitors and strengthen Natore’s profile as a destination.

Khanom cited Uttara Ganabhaban, Rajbari, Halti Beel and Chalan Beel as sites demonstrating Natore’s substantial tourism potential. She said accommodation and tourism facilities have not developed sufficiently in the area, while many people still do not know detailed information about Natore. She pledged improvements to necessary infrastructure and transport links, along with facilities for tourists’ residence and stays.

Member of Parliament and parliamentary whip Advocate M Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu, District Commissioner Asma Shaheen and Additional Superintendent of Police Mohammad Ifte Khayer Alam were among officials present during the visit. After later visiting Halti Beel, Dulu told a local public meeting that thousands of tourists visit Natore from across the country each year, but inadequate lodging and dining arrangements have discouraged many visitors.