Bangladesh Chapter of World Tourism Network formed

Dhaka : The Bangladesh Chapter of the World Tourism Network (WTN) has been formed with a committee comprising 13 members including HM Hakim Ali, Owner of Hotel Agrabad Ltd and President of Bangladesh International Hotel Association (BIHA) as the President and Syed Ghulam Qadir as Secretary General.
WTN is the long-overdue voice of small and medium-size travel and tourism businesses around the world. By uniting their efforts, WTN brings to the forefront the needs and aspirations of small and medium-sized businesses and their stakeholders. 
By bringing together private and public sector members on regional and global platforms, WTN not only advocates for its members but provides them a voice at the major tourism meetings. WTN provides opportunities and essential networking for its members in more than 120 countries.
By working with stakeholders and with tourism and government leaders, WTN seeks to create innovative approaches for inclusive and sustainable tourism sector growth and assist small and medium travel and tourism businesses during both good and challenging times.
WTN provides a valuable political and business voice for small and medium-sized businesses and offers training, consulting, and educational opportunities.
"Cultural Tourism Cities of the World" programme creates new opportunities by uniting the public and private sectors in pursuit of inclusive and sustainable tourism business growth, investments, outreach, safety, and security.
"Rebuilding Travel" initiative is a conversation, an exchange of ideas, and a showcase for the best practices by our members in more than 120 countries.
"Tourism Hero" Award recognises those who go the extra mile serving the travel and tourism community but often get overlooked.
"Safer Tourism Seal" gives the stakeholders and destinations a platform to express their willingness to reopen tourism safely and responsibly.
To accomplish these goals WTN encourages the establishment of local chapters, which will be able to address specific local and global issues within the respective local and global settings.
The Bangladesh Chapter is as follows: HM Hakim Ali - President, MN Karim - Vice President, Mehedi Amin Chowdhury- Vice President, Syed Ghulam Qadir - Secretary General, Taslim Amin Shovon - Jt Secretary General, Syed Ghulam Mohammed - Director, Syed Mahbubul Islam - Director, Md Abdullah Al-Kafi - Director, Mohammad Irad Ali- Director, Nazrul Islam - Director, Ahmed Hossain - Director, Ariful Haque - Director, and Sohail Majid - Director.