Manual on responsible tourism distributed in Kuakata

Bashundhara Shuvosangho members distributed manuals on responsible tourism among visitors at different points of the Kuakata sea beach on Monday.

Shuvosangho activists also provided verbal guidelines to the tourists on sustainable travel, environment protection, and respect for local culture and people.

Md Saidur Rahman, president of Bashundhara Shuvosangho’s unit at Kuakata municipality; Hosain Amir, vice president of the unit; and Jahidul Islam Jahid, general secretary; took part in the awareness campaign, among others.

The guidelines highlighted the importance of not littering on the beach, reducing the use of plastic and polythene, protecting marine life and the coastal environment, complying with local laws and regulations, and respecting the livelihoods and culture of local communities. It was also emphasised that only responsible behaviour by tourists can help preserve Kuakata’s natural beauty and tourism potential.

Mohammad Saidur Rahman said that Kuakata is one of the country’s most important tourist destinations. However, unplanned and irresponsible tourism is threatening environmental quality and the natural balance, he added.

Shuvosangho’s initiative was taken to convey the message of responsible tourism to visitors, Saidur Rahman noted.

Tourists expressed satisfaction after receiving the guidelines. They said such initiatives make travel more meaningful. Many tourists also pledged to adopt environmentally friendly and responsible behaviour in the future.