Govt proposes hajj package: Pilgrims to pay Tk 1 lakh more

The government has proposed Tk 4,56,530 hajj package this year under private management -- around Tk 94,730 more than that of 2020.
11 May 2022, 08:30 AM

Brazil, a rich mix of culture and natural beauty

It was a dream come true for me, having longed to visit Brazil — one of the most diverse countries on the planet and home to the wonderful Amazon forest and the Iguazu Falls. After a long gruelling flight, we reached Rio De Janeiro Airport early morning and immediately started for Copacabana.
9 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Budget Saudi airline Flynas gets permission to carry Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims

After 10 long years, Flynas – a budget Saudi Arabian airline – has become the third carrier to get permission to carry Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims from this year onwards.
9 May 2022, 11:05 AM

10-km tailback at Daulatdia ferry ghat

A 10-kilometer tailback was created at the Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari today as people from 21 districts of the south-west region started to return to Dhaka through this route after celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with their loved ones.
7 May 2022, 08:41 AM

More than 200 vehicles waiting at Banglabazar ghat to cross river

More than 200 vehicles, mostly private cars and motorcycles, were waiting at Banglabazar ghat of Madaripur to cross the river Padma this morning.
7 May 2022, 06:40 AM

Hundreds of vehicles waiting to cross Padma at Banglabazar ghat

More than 200 vehicles, including private cars, were waiting at Banglabazar ghat in Madaripur to cross the Padma this afternoon.
6 May 2022, 09:06 AM

Kuakata sea beach buzzing with tourists

Kuakata beach has become a popular destination for tourists during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.
4 May 2022, 11:37 AM

Despite double pressure, passengers suffer less on Paturia-Daulatdia route

Despite the number of home-goers and transports being nearly double than the previous years, passengers are suffering less on Paturia-Daulatdia river route ahead of this Eid-ul-Fitr.
2 May 2022, 08:20 AM

Ferries waiting for vehicles at Shimulia, no rush of passengers

There is no pressure of passengers and vehicles at Shimulia ghat of Munshiganj, Banglabazar of Madaripur and Majhikandi of Shariatpur today -- the last day before the Eid-ul-Fitr.
2 May 2022, 05:32 AM

Over 3 lakh people crossed Padma in 45 hours

About 3.05 lakh people crossed the Padma River in 45 hours till last night ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrate tomorrow, according to BIWTA.
2 May 2022, 05:24 AM

Chaos at Dhaka airport as holidaymakers rush ahead of Eid

Situation at Dhaka airport has turned chaotic with mad rush of thousands of holidaymakers leaving the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
1 May 2022, 13:52 PM

Excessive pressure of Eid holidaymakers at Shimulia Ghat

The river routes of Shimulia in Munshiganj, Banglabazar in Madaripur and Majhikandi in Shariatpur have been seeing huge crowds of homebound people since this morning.
1 May 2022, 05:41 AM

Huge rush of passengers at Paturia Ghat

Paturia ghat in Manikganj is witnessing a huge crowd today as thousands of people leaving Dhaka through launches and ferries to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their loved ones.
1 May 2022, 04:10 AM

Bangladesh among top 10 destinations for tourism recovery in Asia Pacific: Report

Bangladesh is among the top 10 destinations in Asia Pacific best positioned for tourism recovery, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Travel-ready index 2022.
30 April 2022, 15:00 PM

Top 5 travel destinations to visit during a monsoon Eid in Bangladesh

Here are the top five travel destinations for you to consider this Eid ul Fitr.
30 April 2022, 12:19 PM

Thousands of motorcycles crossing river though Shimulia

Around 2,000 motorcycles have been waiting at Shimulia ghat to cross the River Padma this afternoon.
30 April 2022, 08:34 AM

Thousands of motorcycles crossing river though Shimulia

Around 2,000 motorcycles have been waiting at Shimulia ghat to cross the River Padma this afternoon.
30 April 2022, 08:34 AM

Traffic situation normal on Dhaka-Mymensingh, Dhaka-Tangail highways

Traffic on Dhaka-Mymensingh and Dhaka-Tangail highways in Gazipur has been normal since this morning.
30 April 2022, 07:02 AM

2km-long queue of light vehicles at Paturia Ghat

The pressure of light vehicles increased at the Paturia Ferry ghat in Manikgan today (April 30, 2022).
30 April 2022, 05:44 AM

Pressure of vehicles increases on Bangabandhu Bridge but no gridlock

Although there was a pressure of vehicles on the Dhaka-Tangail highway, no traffic congestion were reported from anywhere.
30 April 2022, 05:23 AM