Returning Bangladeshi expat harassed by Malaysian police for bribe; ‘nothing new’ says Brac Migration Programme

Brac Migration Programme has described the allegation of a policeman forcing a returning Bangladeshi worker to pay bribe even though he had valid travel papers as “nothing new”.
5 February 2021, 06:22 AM

Saudi Arabia suspends entry from 20 countries as Covid-19 cases surge

Saudi Arabia has suspended entry to the Kingdom from as many as 20 countries in order to curb the rapid spread of coronavirus, officials said.
3 February 2021, 06:24 AM

Australia reopens New Zealand 'travel bubble' after no new Covid-19 cases

Australia reopened its “travel bubble” with New Zealand on Sunday after the neighbouring country reported no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, but added new screening measures as it marked its longest infection-free run since the outbreak began.
31 January 2021, 06:27 AM

Biman’s Dhaka-Kathmandu flight resumes on February 18

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has planned to resume its flight on Dhaka-Kathmandu-Dhaka route from February 18 after a suspension of more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
31 January 2021, 06:22 AM

Taming the ‘Savage Mountain’: How a team of Nepalese climbers claimed mountaineering’s last greatest prize

Nepal's greatest mountains were summitted first by foreigners while the Sherpas were treated nothing better than mules for their wealthy clients. K2's winter glory, therefore, was Nepal's own to claim. The children of mountains finally claimed the place where they always belonged. At the top.
28 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Kashmir hotel lures tourists with igloo cafe

Tourists in Kashmir’s Gulmarg ski resort have a new place to chill out - an igloo cafe that serves hot food and drink on tables made of ice and snow.
28 January 2021, 17:26 PM

Dhaka seeks flexibilities in India’s visa regime, urges easing of process for patients

Bangladesh today sought flexibilities in the visa regime and urged India to ease registration requirements for Bangladeshi patients going for treatment at various hospitals in India, at the second consular dialogue between Bangladesh and India held in New Delhi.
28 January 2021, 12:40 PM

Govt considering mandatory registration for tour operators, guides

Tour operators and tourist guides will have to get registered to offer their services, according to a proposed new law.
25 January 2021, 12:44 PM

Capt Mahbubur Rahman, Capt Syed Nazmul Hasan elected president, GS of Bangladesh Airlines’ Pilot Association

Captain Mahbubur Rahman and Captain Syed Nazmul Hasan have been elected president and general secretary of Bangladesh Airlines’ Pilot Association for a two-year term.
25 January 2021, 11:51 AM

Travel agency amendment bill passed with provision of punishment for law violators

Bangladesh Travel Agency (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed in the parliament today with a provision of punishment for violating the law.
25 January 2021, 07:08 AM

Quarantine for incoming passengers from London extended to 7 days

The government has decided to extend the four-day quarantine period to seven days for incoming passengers from London.
23 January 2021, 09:22 AM

4 things to enjoy at Mawa

If you are someone who loves driving and/or enjoys long drive the Dhaka Mawa highway will be a treat.
21 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Emirates first airlines to try out 'digital passport'

Emirates Airlines has partnered up with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to try out the first-ever “digital passport”, known as the IATA Travel Pass. The IATA Travel Pass will allow passengers to easily manage their travel documents or clearances digitally, aligning with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.
20 January 2021, 10:52 AM

US-Bangla Airlines plans flights on Dhaka-Dubai route from Feb 1

US-Bangla Airlines has planned to operate flights on Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka route from February 1.
18 January 2021, 13:13 PM

PIA plane repossessed at Kuala Lumpur while operating flight

A Pakistan International Airlines plane has been held back by Malaysian authorities due to a British court case over the jet’s lease, the airline said on Friday, adding it would pursue the matter through diplomatic channels.
15 January 2021, 14:19 PM

Turkish Airlines fined Tk 3 lakh for bringing passengers with no Covid-19 negative certificates

A mobile court at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport fined Turkish Airlines Tk three lakh for bringing three passengers who didn't have Covid-19 negative certificate.
15 January 2021, 11:53 AM

Six more foreign airlines express interest in operating flights to Dhaka

Six more foreign airlines -- Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, Iran Air, Iraqi Airways and two airlines from India -- have expressed interest to operate flights to Dhaka due to favourable regulatory policy, vibrant market and high profitability.
14 January 2021, 13:10 PM

Biman turns 49

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier, has turned 49.
4 January 2021, 15:54 PM

Qatar Airways fined Tk 5 lakh for carrying Covid-19 positive passenger

A mobile court at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport yesterday evening fined Qatar Airways Tk five lakh for carrying a Covid-19 positive passenger in its flight.
25 December 2020, 18:07 PM

Work underway to operate flights 24/7 at all airports: state minister for civil aviation

State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali today said that work is underway to operate flights 24 hours a day at all airports in the country.
23 December 2020, 12:09 PM