Airport fire exposes costly state negligence
Without mandatory insurance, disasters will keep draining public funds, experts warn
20 October 2025, 18:02 PM
Garment exports find a workaround after India ends transhipment
Dhaka and Sylhet airports improve export services, also offer lower handling costs
7 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Cox’s bazar int’l airport: Launch blows past deadline
The upgrade of Cox’s Bazar airfield to an international airport has been delayed by about a week as it awaits government approval.
1 October 2025, 18:37 PM
Chaotic crowding at Dhaka airport
Relatives swarm arrival, departure zones despite entry restrictions, disrupting passenger movement
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Jamaat, other Islamist parties to take to streets
The Jamaat-e-Islami and several other like-minded parties have decided to take to the streets to realise their five-point demand that includes holding the election on the basis of the July Charter and under the proportional representation system.
15 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Jamaat, 6 other parties to wage simultaneous movements
The political arena is bracing for fresh heat as the Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh and five like-minded parties have moved to begin simultaneous movements this week for a four-point demand, including immediate implementation of the July Charter.
13 September 2025, 18:21 PM
Biman’s Narita route was revived without proper planning
Say officials, experts; blame poor assessment for suspension
5 September 2025, 20:26 PM
Divisions widen over July Charter’s status, implementation
Major political parties are divided over the July Charter’s implementation timeline
23 August 2025, 18:10 PM
Start of hajj flight: Govt likely to miss May 31 deadline
The government is likely to miss the May 31 deadline for starting hajj flight as many hajj-related activities are yet to be completed with the hajj only one and a half months away.
19 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Jet fuel price hits record high
Local airlines are poised to raise ticket prices further after Padma Oil Company this week hiked the price of jet fuel for the 14th time in 18 months.
19 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Cumilla polls nomination: AL picks No. 1 patron of narcos
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government have declared zero tolerance against narcotics. But the ruling Awami League has picked a top listed patron of the illegal drug business as its mayoral candidate for the Cumilla city polls.
16 May 2022, 02:30 AM
Biman's Dhaka-Toronto flights with Manchester stopover likely from June 26
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally taken a decision to make a “conditional technical stopover” in Manchester for Dhaka-Toronto flights until the Russia-Ukraine war is over.
14 May 2022, 04:00 AM
Damage to 2 Boeing Aircraft: 5 Biman officials suspended
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended five of its officials and staff for their involvement in damaging two Boeing aircraft on April 10.
11 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Company run trains: It’s costing BR dearly
For every kilometre an individual travelled by train operated by private firms, the Bangladesh Railway spent Tk 2.43 and earned Tk 0.62, incurring a loss of Tk 1.81, according to the last three years’ data presented before the parliamentary body on railways ministry.
10 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Budget carrier Flynas to ferry hajj pilgrims
After 10 long years, a third airlines -- Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flynas -- has been granted permission to transport Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims to and from the kingdom.
9 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Hajj package yet to be announced with just 2 months remaining
Hajj management would be very challenging this year as almost all hajj-related activities are yet to start with just two months to complete those, said organisations involved in it.
29 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Offshore Smart City: Can a parliamentary committee recommend a project to PM without due diligence?
Can a parliamentary standing committee recommend a project directly to the prime minister without any due diligence? The law explicitly does not permit it.
28 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Carriers’ duopoly over Hajj must end
The demand for allowing a third carrier for operating hajj flights is getting louder as the existing system of ferrying the pilgrims to Saudi Arabia has been costing the hajis more and is creating a duopoly.
25 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Domestic Routes: Extra flights to ease Eid journey
Amid the huge rush of Eid holidaymakers, all the three local airlines have decided to increase the number of flights to different domestic destinations.
24 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Eid rush: Tourism to see turnaround after 2 years
The tourism industry is set to rebound during the Eid vacation after two years of slump amid the pandemic.
22 April 2022, 18:00 PM
JS committee slams LGD for project delays
A parliamentary body yesterday expressed strong resentment over repeated delays and cost rises in almost all projects under the Local Government Division.
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Dissolution of zila parishads draws flak
The government’s decision to dissolve zila parishads has received widespread criticisms with experts saying that the appointment of unelected individuals at the helm of the 130-year-old local government body contradicted the constitution.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Don’t harass UAE-bound workers on tourist visas
A parliamentary body yesterday asked all authorities concerned not to harass UAE-bound migrant workers on tourist visas at the Dhaka airport.
17 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Jet fuel prices hiked again
The price of jet fuel shot up again last week, the 13th hike in 17 months, which will force domestic carriers to raise airfares, risking losing travellers and intense competition with foreign airlines.
13 April 2022, 18:00 PM
HSIA to stay open 24/7 from May
In a sigh of relief, the runway at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will remain operational for 24 hours from next month instead of June.
12 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi pilgrims: Number of hajis to be fixed in May
The government will sort out the modalities with the Saudi government by early next month such that Bangladeshi citizens can perform Hajj this year, said Faridul Haque Khan, the state Minister for religious affairs.
9 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Biman’s Dhaka-Toronto flight: Costly cart before horse
After spending Tk 4 crore on an experimental direct flight to Toronto, Biman is now studying the feasibility of commercial flights to the Canadian city with stopovers.
9 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Scanning equipment at HSIA: Chronic pain for exporters
Poor maintenance of an explosive detection system (EDS) at the Dhaka airport has repeatedly been putting exporters in trouble.
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM