E-ticketing launched for entry to Botanical Gardens
A state-of-the-art e-ticketing platform has been launched today to modernize the National Botanical Garden and make the visitor entry process more convenient, transparent, and environment-friendly. The inauguration ceremony was held at the National Botanical Garden in Mirpur, Dhaka, where Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, inaugurated the platform as the chief guest.
From now on, visitors can easily purchase tickets online through the myGov digital platform, www.nbg.portal.gov.bd, or the Forest Department’s official website. The e-tickets will include a QR code that can be scanned directly from a smartphone or printed out for use.
Implemented jointly by the Forest Department and a2i (Aspire to Innovate), this platform marks a major milestone in the digital transformation of garden management in Bangladesh. Visitors can now plan their visits from home, buy tickets online, and enjoy a hassle-free experience without standing in long queues. The process will not only save time but also ensure complete transparency in ticket sales. By reducing paper use, it will contribute to environmental conservation as well.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Farhina Ahmed highlighted that this initiative would play an important role in protecting forests and biodiversity and in raising public environmental awareness. “With the introduction of this e-ticketing platform, a new chapter of smart conservation management has begun in Bangladesh,” she said, emphasizing the need to expand similar systems to other environmentally significant sites across the country. She also expressed hope that the initiative would strengthen the connection between urban residents and nature. The Secretary noted that the new platform will enhance efficiency in garden management and open new opportunities for research and innovation.
Md. Abdur Rafiq, Project Director (Joint Secretary) of a2i, and Shamima Begum, Joint Secretary (Forest) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, attended the event as special guests, while Md. Amir Hossain Chowdhury, Chief Conservator of Forests, presided over the ceremony.
Officials from the Forest Department, a2i, ICT Division, National Zoo, Bangladesh National Herbarium, along with representatives from various government and non-government organizations, environmental activists, and media professionals were present on the occasion.
Speakers at the event noted that the National Botanical Garden plays a vital role in environmental and biodiversity conservation. They added that this e-ticketing initiative would not only modernize public service delivery but also serve as an exemplary model of Digital Bangladesh in action.