The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Banglalink Sagor Utshob is going to be taken place from March 26 to 28 to revive and attract attention to the SIDR affected tourist destination Kuakata.

The festival is organised by Kuakata Hotel, Motel and Resort Owners Association (KHMROA) and sponsored by the giant mobile phone operating company Banglalink. The Speakers informed this in a press conference at Dhaka Reporters' Unity yesterday.

Sharfuddin Ahmed Chowdhury, PR and Communication Manager of Banglalink, said, Kuakata has the potential to

be one of the premium tourist destination of the country. This festival would help to attract the tourist from home and abroad.

Mostafa Shiblee, Vice president of KHMROA, said Bangladesh a opportunity to earn foreign currencies through tourism sector. Kuakata is a unique tourist spot with mind-blowing natural scenario. The government as well as individuals should work together for further improvement of the spot.

During the three days of the event, there will be cultural programme by the local indigenous groups and a seminar celebrating Independence Day. Sagar mela, Bar-B-Q, Rakhine Cultural presentation and a seminar titled "Resurrecting Kuakata" will also be highlightened. It will be followed by band music and film show.

Deputy commissioner of Patuakhali district GM Mir Moshiour Rahman will inaugurate the festival. Bangla vision and Radio today are the media partner of the festival.