Huge demand for Indian visa in Ramadan: High Commission increases working hours

In response to the huge surge in the demand for Indian visas during the holy month of Ramadan, the Indian High Commission has taken additional steps to facilitate visa applicants.
13 April 2022, 17:32 PM

Jet fuel prices hiked for the 13th time in 17 months

Jet fuel price has shot up again from last week – for the 13th hike in 17 months – causing severe blow to the already struggling Bangladeshi aviation industry.
13 April 2022, 12:22 PM

‘India working on Ctg-Tripura bus service’

Tour operators of Bangladesh have put forward a proposal to introduce a direct bus service between Agartala, capital city of Indian state of Tripura, and Chattogram via Dhaka, Tripura’s Tourism Minister Pranajit Singha Roy said today.
12 April 2022, 16:04 PM

Sigh of relief: Dhaka Airport runway to be open 24hrs from next month

In a sigh of relief, the runway at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will be kept open for operating flights for 24 hours from next month instead of June.
12 April 2022, 13:31 PM

Now, tourists can travel through Banglabandha-Phulbari land ports

After more than two years of closure due to Covid-19, the governments of Bangladesh and Inda have lifted the ban on travelling through immigration check-posts at the Banglabandha-Phulbari land ports -- with tourist visas. 
9 April 2022, 05:26 AM

Travelers arriving in droves at Bangkok airport as pre-flight RT-PCR test not needed

Since the requirement for pre-flight RT-PCR test to detect Covid-19 was lifted, the number of international arrivals at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport has increased significantly.
7 April 2022, 09:44 AM

Himalaya Airlines to operate Ctg-Kathmandu flights from April 7

Himalaya Airlines, a private air operator of Nepal, is going to operate flights on Chattogram-Kathmandu-Chattogram route from April 7.
3 April 2022, 07:48 AM

Biman's Dhaka-Toronto flight won't be nonstop

The much talked about Biman Bangladesh Airlines' Dhaka-Toronto flight will not be direct, considering it would be not commercially viable.
1 April 2022, 16:11 PM

India resumes scheduled int’l flights after 2 years

India today resumed scheduled international flight services after a two-year hiatus imposed by Covid-19 on most foreign flights, bringing the much-needed relief to the tourism industry which was one of the worst-hit by the pandemic.
27 March 2022, 15:06 PM

Singapore to ease more Covid restrictions including for overseas arrivals

Singapore is easing more Covid-19 curbs including lifting most restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors arriving in the country and dropping requirements to wear masks outdoors, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a speech on Thursday.
24 March 2022, 05:02 AM

Bailey bridge collapses with overloaded truck in Munshiganj; road link snapped

Road communications between Tongibari and Lauhajang upazila were disrupted after a 23-year-old bailey bridge collapsed in Munshiganj early today.
19 March 2022, 10:33 AM

No need for Covid test before boarding flight to Thailand

Travelers to Thailand will no longer have to take a Covid-19 test before boarding the plane, under plans announced Friday as part of efforts to reboot the kingdom's pandemic-battered tourism sector.
18 March 2022, 10:51 AM

Staycations — Weekend getaways and your chance to escape the chaos

A weekend getaway, or staycation as they say nowadays, is the perfect opportunity to take a break and spend some time with yourself and your family.
17 March 2022, 12:20 PM

India restores regular visa, 5-year e-Visa with immediate effect

India has restored all currently valid regular (paper) visa given to nationals of all countries with immediate effect.
16 March 2022, 10:58 AM

Novoair to resume Dhaka-Kolkata flights from March 27

Novoair will resume Dhaka-Kolkata flights from March 27.
16 March 2022, 06:22 AM

No more stamped passports, Singapore foreign visitors to get e-passes

All foreigners entering Singapore on short-term visit passes from Friday (March 11) will be issued with electronic visit passes (e-Passes), which will replace the manual endorsement stamps on passports.
11 March 2022, 09:05 AM

China refuses to supply aircraft parts after sanctions, Russia says

China has refused to supply Russian airlines with aircraft parts, an official at Russia's aviation authority was quoted by Russian news agencies as saying on Thursday, after Boeing (BA.N) and Airbus (AIR.PA) halted supply of components.
10 March 2022, 11:52 AM

Fully vaccinated travellers coming to Bangladesh won’t need Covid negative report

From now on, fully vaccinated international passengers would not need a negative Covid-19 test report to enter Bangladesh.
8 March 2022, 17:49 PM

Thousands of Russian tourists get stuck in Thailand over sanctions

Thousands of tourists from Russia are currently stranded in Thailand, officials said on Tuesday, as unprecedented Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine put a squeeze on Russians struggling to find flights and finances.
8 March 2022, 16:57 PM

Malaysia to allow quarantine-free entry for fully vaccinated tourists from Apr 1

Malaysia will reopen its border to international visitors from April 1, allowing fully vaccinated travellers to enter the country without quarantine, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Tuesday (March 8).
8 March 2022, 11:01 AM