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Debt clock ticks on Dhaka airport terminal

23 May 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) stares into a financial squeeze as it prepares to begin hefty loan repayments next month for the Dhaka airport’s third terminal -- a facility unlikely to generate revenue before early 2027.
23 May 2026
Photo: Daniel Eledut on Unsplash

Airbus makes fresh pitch after Biman-Boeing deal

18 May 2026
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
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Dhaka Airport: Cargo exports hit as 3 of 4 scanners out of order

18 May 2026
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
Japanese Investment in Bangladesh: Akiko Okumura JETRO interview Bangladesh

Red tape hobbles Japanese investment in Bangladesh

6 May 2026
Says Akiko Okumura, executive vice-president of Jetro
6 May 2026
Biman buying new Boeing aircrafts 2026

Biman signs $3.7b deal with Boeing for 14 jets

1 May 2026
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
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Third Terminal opening delayed to early 2027

28 April 2026
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
Bangladesh Labour Market Malaysia

Labour market: Govt looks to Malaysia amid Gulf slowdown

5 April 2026
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
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Jet fuel price hike: Domestic airfare to go up by at least Tk 1,000

26 March 2026
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
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Air freight capacity to increase

The move comes as Bangladesh's garment exporters face a major challenge in handling urgent international shipments after India abruptly closed a widely-used air cargo transhipment route
20 April 2025
Novoair to stop operations for three months

Novoair may be grounded from May

Novoair is likely to shut down its operation for around three months from May as the private airline has started the process of selling the five ATR aircraft in its fleet.
16 April 2025
Bangladesh garment sector faces shipping crisis

Exporters brace for impact as India shuts cargo route

Exporters in Bangladesh’s garment sector face a moment of reckoning over how they will manage urgent international shipments after India abruptly closed a transshipment route that had grown popular for air cargo.
10 April 2025
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Extra flights, tightened security

Authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have implemented special measures to ensure smooth operations and enhance passenger services ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
24 March 2025
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‘A threat to travel sector’

The Civil Aviation Ministry’s draft directive prohibiting travel agencies from buying or selling tickets through other agencies has sparked criticism, with industry leaders warning of severe business disruptions.
23 March 2025
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Visa suspension puts Umrah pilgrims in limbo

The abrupt policy change has created uncertainty for those planning to perform umrah
17 March 2025
BNP-Jamaat's reaction to HC decision on caretaker govt

BNP, Jamaat on collision course

The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami now seem to be poles apart over when the local and parliamentary elections should be held and the proportional representation system in the House.
13 February 2025
Dhaka airport fog issues

Dhaka airport still not fog-ready

Passengers are experiencing severe difficulties due to frequent flight diversions caused by low visibility amid dense fog during winter, as pilots are unable to land aircrafts in the absence of a Category 2 Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Dhaka airport.
11 February 2025
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Local airlines worried over excise duty hike

The government’s recent decision to increase excise duty on domestic and international air tickets will have a serious negative impact on the aviation market, especially domestic passenger growth, said top officials of the country’s air operators.
11 January 2025
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Novoair’s fleet expansion stalled by lack of leasable aircraft

Despite plans to expand its fleet and international network, Novoair, a private airline in Bangladesh, has been unable to do so due to a global shortage of aircraft available for lease.
9 January 2025

51,000 hajj slots remain vacant amid high reg costs

Around 51,000 hajj quotas remained unfulfilled as the deadline for hajj registration for next year ended on Sunday.
16 December 2024
Dhaka Airport lounges for migrant workers

A dignified welcome

Dhaka airport finally opens lounges dedicated to migrant workers and their families
6 December 2024
Awami League MP Mouazzam Hossain Ratan

Ratan: The haunting shadow over Sunamganj wetlands

Land-grabbing, illegal sand-mining, and the iron grip over Sunamganj’s wetlands — these are just a few of the dark allegations that people whisper about former Awami League MP Mouazzam Hossain Ratan.
29 November 2024
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APBn at odds with aviation force over security duties

A conflict has emerged between the Aviation Security Force (AVSEC) and the Airport Armed Police Battalion (APBn) over security responsibilities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). APBn claims that AVSEC took control of their office on October 28, hindering their ability to perform duties effectively
21 November 2024
Dhaka Airport Third Terminal: 3rd terminal to open partially in October

HSIA Third Terminal: Biman to be sole ground handling service provider

As Biman is set to take charge of ground handling for the third terminal at Dhaka airport for two years, stakeholders are raising concerns about its ability to manage such a large terminal.
17 November 2024
Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim interview

Reforms first, then polls

The Islami Andolan Bangladesh prioritises reforms over elections but also believes the government should announce a timeline of its own accord. Still in talks with other Islamist parties for a grand coalition, Islami Andolan chief Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim told The Daily Star during an exclusive interview that it favoured proportional representation instead of the prevailing ‘first-past-the-post’ election system.
13 November 2024
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CAAB may adopt more liberal air transport policies

Ethiopian civil aviation chief commends CAAB's role in developing Bangladesh's aviation sector
7 November 2024
Solomon Bekele

Ethiopian Airlines thrives with expert-driven operations

Says its regional director Solomon Bekele
5 November 2024
Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

Will apologise if ’71 crimes are proven beyond doubt: Shafiqur

Jamaat-e-Islami will own up to crimes committed during the Liberation War if they are proven beyond doubt.
22 October 2024
Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

‘Jamaat to end cycle of revenge’

Bangladesh’s vicious cycle of political retribution stops with Jamaat-e-Islami, said its Ameer Shafiqur Rahman.
22 October 2024

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