Parjatan and Barisal
Surprisingly and unfortunately, Barisal a divisional headquarters and gateway to the South-- does not have a state owned Parjatan Hotel. There is hardly any hotel of international standard worth mentioning. The only hotel in the heart of the city is not up to the standard and lacks all the basic amenities. The importance of Barisal has increased manifold over the last couple of years. The flow of travellers has increased significantly. The govt. Circuit House always remains occupied and cannot cater to the needs of the growing number of visitors. It is really disappointing and a shame that the city is yet to have a modern hotel. The land of Sher-e-Bangla, Ashwini Kumar, Poet Jibananda Das and Poet Mukund Das is a land of mesmerizing and stunning beauty.
With the world famous Sundarbans and the pristine sea resort, Kuakata beach, nearby, it is only natural that the influx of tourists would gain momentum with the establishment of good accommodation facilities.
I would therefore request the authorities to look into the matter seriously and act expeditiously.
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