Airbus makes fresh pitch after Biman-Boeing deal
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
European aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus has submitted a proposal to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to sell its planes just after the national flag carrier signed a $3.7 billion fleet expansion deal with US rival Boeing.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka Airport: Cargo exports hit as 3 of 4 scanners out of order
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Exports through Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have been severely disrupted as three of the four Explosive Detection System (EDS) scanners remain non-functional.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Red tape hobbles Japanese investment in Bangladesh
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Says Akiko Okumura, executive vice-president of Jetro
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Biman signs $3.7b deal with Boeing for 14 jets
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Biman Bangladesh Airlines yesterday signed an agreement with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft, the largest order in the national flag carrier’s history.
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Third Terminal opening delayed to early 2027
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
People will have to wait until early next year to use the Third Terminal at the Dhaka airport, as the authorities are yet to reach an agreement with a Japanese consortium and complete Operation Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT).
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Labour market: Govt looks to Malaysia amid Gulf slowdown
5 April 2026, 05:48 AM
The ongoing war involving the US, Israel, and Iran has slowed Bangladesh’s labour market in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, prompting the government to prioritise reopening Malaysia and explore alternative destinations to sustain overseas employment and remittance flows.
5 April 2026, 05:48 AM
Jet fuel price hike: Domestic airfare to go up by at least Tk 1,000
26 March 2026, 03:17 AM
Air tickets on domestic routes will cost Tk 1,000 to Tk 1,050 more following an 80 percent hike in jet fuel prices at the consumer level, according to the Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh (AOAB).
26 March 2026, 03:17 AM
Domestic air travellers to pay Tk 1,000-1,050 more on existing fares
25 March 2026, 18:38 PM
Airlines say they were forced to raise charges after jet fuel prices surged by around 80%
25 March 2026, 18:38 PM
Jet fuel prices hiked by 80%
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, in an unprecedented move, yesterday hiked jet fuel prices by a whopping 80 percent at the consumer level, citing volatility in the global market linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.
25 March 2026, 01:53 AM
War On Iran: Another Bangladeshi killed in ME
Another Bangladeshi migrant worker has died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile strike in Saudi Arabia, raising the death toll of Bangladeshis from the Middle East war to five.
19 March 2026, 01:46 AM
Shady pilot licences expose Biman to risk
Forged flight records and a blatant disregard for safety protocols have revealed a deep-seated rot within Biman Bangladesh Airlines, where the very pilots entrusted with passengers’ lives appear to operate without accountability.
17 March 2026, 04:48 AM
Stranded umrah pilgrims: Cost of housing, food mount on top of high ticket prices
Several thousand Bangladeshis who travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform umrah have been stranded in the Gulf kingdom after multiple Middle Eastern countries suspended flights from February 28, the day the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran.
12 March 2026, 02:23 AM
Japanese team, CAAB may resume talks on March 11
A Japanese delegation is scheduled to visit Dhaka on March 11 to resume the talks with the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) over the operation of the Dhaka airport’s third terminal.
9 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Prolonged war can hit remittance hard
The cancellation of 222 flights and suspension of six Middle Eastern routes over the past five days is likely to put a heavy burden on Bangladesh’s labour market and the economy.
5 March 2026, 02:26 AM
Running 3rd terminal: Fresh push made for deal with Japanese consortium
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh is likely to hold a meeting with the Japanese consortium to resume talks on finalising an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Third Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
23 February 2026, 01:58 AM
Private aviation sends SOS amid policy turbulence
Over the past three and a half decades, Bangladesh has seen the entry of several dozen private airlines and helicopter operators, driven by the ambition to capture a share of the country’s growing passenger and cargo market.
15 February 2026, 01:03 AM
Jatiya Party ‘crushed’
The Jatiya Party suffered a complete rout in the February 12 polls.
14 February 2026, 03:40 AM
Govt to buy 14 Boeings for up to Tk 35,000cr
US may cut tariff for Bangladesh to 18% under a trade agreement to be signed today, a high official says
9 February 2026, 04:43 AM
Lord of the wings
It takes a special kind of self-centred mindset to be the player, the referee, and the rule-maker all at once. In March 2025, a video conference was convened by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh to vet an applicant for a new aviation licence.
6 February 2026, 04:28 AM
Election rush lifts domestic air travel
With just over a week to go before Bangladesh heads to the polls on February 12, the country’s domestic airlines are enjoying a rare boon. Passenger numbers on some key routes have risen by 5 percent to 10 percent.
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Airlines cheer as surcharges slashed
The government has slashed the fees for landing, air navigation, parking and embarkation, much to the relief of the local airlines which have been saddled by the high surcharges.
23 January 2026, 04:32 AM
Alliance debacle ‘major setback’ for Jamaat
The split in the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance of mostly Islamist parties is likely to have a major impact on the electoral equation, analysts say, after Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) announced it would quit the coalition and contest the polls independently.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to guarantee Biman’s purchase of 14 Boeing aircraft
The government will provide a sovereign guarantee to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to buy 14 aircraft from US planemaker Boeing, as the two sides are likely to sign a deal within this month, sources at the national flag carrier said.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Seat-sharing deal: 179 for Jamaat, 30 for NCP; IAB not on board yet
Amid brewing tensions between Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) over seat sharing, the Jamaat-led 11-party electoral alliance yesterday announced single candidates for 253 constituencies.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Seat-sharing turmoil: Discontent in 11-party combine deepens
The crisis cast doubt on whether a final understanding can be reached before January 20 deadline for nomination withdrawal
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Farewell
Nation grieves as Khaleda Zia departs, leaving a legacy of unbreakable spirit
30 December 2025, 19:26 PM
Goodbye, Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia evolved from a shy military spouse into a defining figure of Bangladesh’s democratic struggle
30 December 2025, 02:31 AM
Jamaat to prioritise youth, education in its manifesto
Jamaat-e-Islami is close to finalising its election manifesto, placing the youth at the centre of its vision and pledging sweeping reforms in education, governance and business for a society free from corruption and extortion.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM