US lifts flight restrictions on Cuba

The US Transportation Department on Wednesday made it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba, lifting flight restrictions that were established during the Trump administration.
2 June 2022, 04:13 AM

Top 4 haors to visit in Bangladesh during monsoon

The rivers of Bangladesh flow across it like blood across veins, breathing life into its vast territories. It is this wetland ecosystem that fills our lush green country with several amazing haors. Among the many wetlands, haors are mostly located within Brahmanbaria, Habiganj, Sunamganj, Kishoreganj, Netrokona, Moulovibazar, and Sylhet.
1 June 2022, 09:39 AM

Mid-air wedding: Couple gets married on Biman’s Dhaka-Sylhet flight

A couple got married on a Dhaka-Sylhet flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines on May 29.
31 May 2022, 09:42 AM

What was the fight on Biman's Sylhet-London flight about?

The scuffle – seen in a now viral video – involving some passengers on board a London-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines transpired over one passenger's leg touching another passenger sitting in the next row.
29 May 2022, 16:31 PM

Air travel, tourism, hospitality sectors expected to bounce back this year

Air travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are expected to turn around this year following immense losses due to Covid-19 pandemic over last two years.
28 May 2022, 14:35 PM

Istanbul, not Manchester: Biman flip-flops on Dhaka-Toronto stopover decision

In a latest decision, Biman Bangladesh Airlines is now saying that they have again changed its earlier decision of selecting Manchester as a stopover for its ambitious Dhaka-Toronto route and is considering making Istanbul its technical landing or any other suitable destination.
26 May 2022, 14:56 PM

Bangladeshi pilgrims have to pay Tk 59,000 in addition to Hajj package

A Bangladeshi aspiring Haji will have to pay Tk 59,000 in addition to the Hajj package, earlier announced by the religious affairs ministry and Hajj Agency Association of Bangladesh (HAAB).
26 May 2022, 09:26 AM

Hajj flights from June 5, not May 31: ministry

The first Hajj flight from Bangladesh that was scheduled for May 31, has been rescheduled for June 5, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
24 May 2022, 04:56 AM

Bangladesh Bank says bankers can travel abroad at own expense

Just a day after restricting all sorts of foreign travels of bank employees, Bangladesh Bank yesterday (May 23, 2022) said bankers can travel abroad for essential personal purposes at their own expense.
23 May 2022, 18:12 PM

Bangladesh-India trains: BR to start selling tickets from tomorrow

Bangladesh Railway (BR) will start selling tickets from 8:00am tomorrow (May 24, 2022) for three trains to be operated between Bangladesh and India.
23 May 2022, 16:44 PM

Biman decides to use own planes for Hajj flights

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally decided to operate this year’s Hajj flights with its own fleet of aircraft, moving away from its earlier decision to ferry Hajj pilgrims with leased aircraft.
23 May 2022, 15:06 PM

Remain vigilant to ensure smooth hajj flights: PMO to Biman

Biman Bangladesh Airlines and all concerned should remain extremely vigilant so that there are no disasters regarding Hajj flights, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) directed in a recent meeting.
23 May 2022, 13:52 PM

‘Don’t unnecessarily question passengers during immigration’

State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali today directed immigration police not to unnecessarily question passengers during immigration at Dhaka airport.
23 May 2022, 12:24 PM

Online check-in: Biman’s domestic passengers can select seats from June 1

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will start resuming online check-in for domestic passengers from June 1.
23 May 2022, 09:25 AM

Covid-19: Saudi Arabia bans citizens from travelling to India, 15 other countries

Following the re-emergence of Covid-19, Saudi Arabia has banned its citizens from traveling to 16 countries including India, according to the Gulf News.
22 May 2022, 10:27 AM

Saudi airline completes kingdom's first flight with all-female crew

An airline in Saudi Arabia has completed the country's first flight with an all-female crew, officials said on Saturday (May 21), framing it as a milestone for women's empowerment in the conservative kingdom.
22 May 2022, 05:20 AM

Air travel to cost even more: Jet fuel price goes up again

Jet fuel price has gone up again – the 14th price hike in 18 months – dealing a severe blow to the already struggling aviation industry.
19 May 2022, 12:18 PM

5 international travel destinations to visit in summer 2022

Here are 5 international destinations to visit this summer to get away from your hectic daily life.
16 May 2022, 11:19 AM

55,528 travelled through Benapole in 13 days

The number of passenger crossings through Benapole International Check-post has increased after the Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.
14 May 2022, 05:35 AM

Special hajj packages can’t be below Tk 4.63 lakh: Agencies’ Association

Hajj agencies will be able to announce separate “special hajj packages” on their own but the pricing of any such package cannot go below the minimum set amount, Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh President M Shahadat Hossain Taslim said today.
12 May 2022, 09:36 AM