With the objective of developing the country's tourism industry, reducing poverty by creating employment in the sector, and improving the country's image in the world, Parjatan Corporation was officially launched on 1 January 1973.
However, the institution could not make much progress even after 50 years of its establishment. Government records show that establishments have been built at various places across the country to attract tourists. But, he did not make profit.
At some places, establishments have been established without survey, for example, Salna Picnic Spot and Resort in Ghazipur. The revenue generated from it last November was only Tk 516,000 (5.16 lakh), while the expenditure was Tk 650,000 (6.5 lakh).
The pre-tax loss recorded there that month amounted to Tk 800,000 (₹8 lakh). According to the ministerial report, Salna Resort lacks many facilities including swimming pool. Therefore tourists are not that much interested in coming here.
According to the ministry report, the Sagardari resort in Jashore remains empty for most of the year. There expenditure is more than revenue. It has been said in the report that it was not wise to build a motel in Jaflong.
A motel was set up at the Sona Masjid land port in Chapainawabganj on the recommendation of a senior government official. There is no benefit from this. Meanwhile, Adarshnagar Resort in Netrakona is also not making profit.