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
Coronavirus Fallout: Aviation flies into turbulence
The aviation industry is suffering a massive blow in the aftermath of coronavirus outbreak as the number of outgoing and incoming air passengers from Dhaka has already taken a tumble, officials said.
29 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Hajj pilgrims to pay more this year
Bangladeshis who wish to perform hajj will have to spend more for the pilgrimage this year, mainly due to the increase in airfare and visa fees.
24 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Mujib Borsho: No excess in celebrations
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last night asked her party leaders and activists not to go overboard with the observance of “Mujib Borsho”, the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
18 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Coronavirus Fallout: Aviation takes a hit
Airlines operating flights between Bangladesh and China have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak.
15 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Will ensure civic services in 90 days
With the deadline for election campaign ending on January 30 midnight, Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, Awami League’s mayor candidate in Dhaka South City Corporation polls, passed a hectic day yesterday trying to woo voters in different areas of Old Dhaka.
25 January 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Illogical, immoral’
The civil aviation ministry’s proposal to increase airfare for each hajj pilgrim by Tk 12,000 from last year has drawn much criticism from Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) and the religious affairs ministry.
23 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Will press for metropolitan government
BNP’s mayoral pick for DSCC polls Ishraque Hossain is all set to face his main rival Awami League’s Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh.
19 January 2020, 18:00 PM
DSCC door will remain open 24/7
Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, ruling Awami League mayor candidate for Dhaka South City Corporation, pledges to ensure civic services for the DSCC people within the first 90 days of him being elected.
19 January 2020, 18:00 PM
For a digital corporation
Md Atiqul Islam, who stepped down as the DNCC mayor last month to run for the post in this election, pledges to use digital technology to curb corruption and solve civic problems in the capital’s northern areas.
18 January 2020, 18:00 PM
People skeptical of big pledges
The two mayor candidates for Dhaka South City Corporation polls -- Awami League’s Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and BNP’s Ishraque Hossain -- yesterday campaigned in different parts of the city and made big pledges to woo voters.
18 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Fresh cracks in JP leadership
Rift between Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader and the party’s chief patron Raushan Ershad became evident yesterday again, after Raushan “appointed” 16 JP leaders including her son Saad Ershad to different top-level posts of the party.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Dhaka City Polls: EC, AL at odds over lawmakers campaigning
Tension has grown between the ruling Awami League and Election Commission over MPs participation in the Dhaka city polls campaign.
11 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Send them to prison instantly
A parliamentary body yesterday recommended that the authorities concerned take necessary measures so that people involved in environment related crimes can be sent to jail from the scene.
31 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Mayoral Polls: AL, BNP candidates flout polls rules
Flouting the electoral code of conduct, mayor candidates from both the ruling Awami League and the BNP submitted their nomination papers with processions yesterday.
31 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshis in Malaysia: Time running out for 10,000 illegals
Return of over 10,000 undocumented Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia is still uncertain due to a shortage of flights and high ticket prices as the amnesty for the repatriation of illegal foreigners ends tomorrow.
29 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Raushan skips JP council
Jatiya Party Chief Patron Raushan Ershad skipped the party’s ninth council yesterday apparently for being unhappy with her new post, said party insiders.
28 December 2019, 18:00 PM
JP creates new post for Raushan
In a major change to its charter, main opposition in parliament the Jatiya Party yesterday created a ceremonial post called “chief patron” and picked Raushan Ershad for it.
27 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Terminal to match aspirations
First impressions are the most lasting, it is often said. And in case of cities and countries, it is often airports that provides that.
27 December 2019, 18:00 PM
City polls may thaw political chills
The country’s politics, which has mostly been in a hiatus since the last general election a year ago, is likely to heat up ahead of Dhaka north and south city corporation polls on January 30.
25 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Raushan may get special post
The Jatiya Party may introduce a special post for Raushan Ershad, its senior co-chairperson and opposition leader, at the upcoming
24 December 2019, 18:00 PM