BOTOF announces new executive committee for 2026–2028
The Bangladesh Outbound Tour Operators Forum (BOTOF) has announced its new executive committee for the 2026–2028 term, pledging to strengthen the country’s outbound tourism industry through enhanced collaboration, international engagement and professional development.
The newly elected leadership aims to promote sustainable growth in Bangladesh’s outbound travel sector by safeguarding members’ interests, expanding international cooperation, improving industry skills and fostering a modern and competitive tourism ecosystem.
Chowdhury Hasanuzzaman Rony, Managing Director of Trip Maker, has been elected President of BOTOF, while Abdullah Al Kafi of Bangladesh Vacation will serve as Senior Vice President.
The other members of the executive committee are:
Vice President: Jamir Hossain (Travia Tours & Travels)
General Secretary: Sheikh Kamruzzaman Rony (United Consultancy & Tours)
Joint General Secretary: Mohammad Rezaul Karim Reza (Sky Holidays)
Director (Finance): S. M. Salim (Jamuna Leisure and Holiday Tours)
Director (Membership Affairs): Faisal Alam Chowdhury (Piano Island Tours & Travels)
Director (Legal Affairs): Md. Hafizur Rahman Khan (Holidays Dot Com)
Director (Media, Public Relations & Events): Shoaib Bin Noor (Chologhuri Limited)
Director (International Affairs): Mohammad Amir Haque (Tour East Vacations)
Director (Training & Development): Nauroz Imtiaz (Chcuti Bangladesh Ltd.)
The committee has adopted the theme: “United for Growth | Stronger Together | Building the Future of Outbound Travel.”
According to the newly elected leaders, BOTOF will focus on strengthening communication and partnerships among its members, enhancing Bangladesh’s presence in the global outbound tourism market, creating new business opportunities and contributing to the overall development of the tourism sector.
During its tenure, the forum plans to undertake a range of initiatives, including professional skill development programmes for members, expanded international networking, closer cooperation with foreign tourism boards and international airlines, policy advocacy for the industry and promotional activities aimed at improving the image of Bangladesh’s outbound tourism sector.
The newly elected executive committee expressed gratitude to the members of BOTOF for their confidence and support, reaffirming their commitment to building a united, professional and dynamic organisation that will work collectively to advance the interests of Bangladesh’s outbound travel industry.