For example, by road, the distance between Dhaka to Kuakata is 262 km and at present, travel time is 10-12 hours. Abu Taher Mohammad Jaber, CEO of Bangladesh Tourism Board, is aware of the lack of preparations to manage an increased flow of tourists. Launch workers worry even those few trips will dry up once the Padma Bridge opens. “The bank of the river Padma gives some breathing space to the people cooped up in Dhaka. The spots in Khulna and Barishal will get "special attention" due to the Padma Bridge, Taher said.

Source: bd News24 June 24, 2022 17:46 UTC