DHAKA, Nov 11, 2023 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Monitor, a travel publication, has

introduced a new award program for the travel, tourism, and hospitality

sectors to recognize the people and organizations for their valuable

contribution towards developing these sectors in Bangladesh.

The names of the awardees will be announced at a gala award ceremony in May

next year after following certain procedure including the public opinion.

These were revealed today at a press conference held at Bangabandhu

International Conference Center (BICC) in the capital, said a press release

here.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Professor Shibli Rubayet Ul

Islam, Bangladesh Tourism Board CEO Abu Tahir Muhammadd Zaber and editor of

the Bangladesh Monitor Kazi Wahidul Alam spoke at the conference.

The awards will be given under four broad segments - tourism, travel,

hospitality and restaurants.

A jury panel comprising representatives from relevant fields, civil society,

media, and others will select the awardees.

Judgment will be conducted based on online public opinion, overall public

perception, jury panel's opinion and other criteria. CSR activities

undertaken by the organizations will also be taken into consideration, said

the release.