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EU business travel forecast up 8pc

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- European business travel is set for strong growth despite economic and political uncertainty, with spending forecast to rise 8.2pc in 2026 to €389.9 billion ($448.2 billion), a... Read More


PIA signs cargo agreement with Riyadh Air

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Pakistan International Airlines has entered into a cargo agreement with Riyadh Air, the newly established Saudi Arabian airline. According to reports, under the agreement, cargo wil... Read More


Sundora turns Black Friday into shopfest

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- This year, Sundora is turning the season's biggest shopping moment into something uniquely its own - Shopfest - a celebration running till November 30. Shoppers can enjoy up to 70 p... Read More


Saudi Arabia expands tourism focus beyond luxury market, eyes broader appeal

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Saudi Arabia is shifting its tourism strategy to include more affordable travel options, moving beyond the ultra-luxury resorts that have defined its early tourism push, according to ... Read More


Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to develop joint tourism initiative

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are preparing to launch a joint tourism initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation in the travel and hospitality sectors, recognizing tourism's growing con... Read More


Chattogram Medical Travel Forum to host city's biggest summit

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Chattogram Medical Travel Forum (CMTF) is set to organize the nation's most anticipated healthcare and tourism event - the Medical Value Travel (MVT) Summit - 2025, to be held on Nove... Read More


IndiGo flight diverted after bomb threat

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- An IndiGo flight from Jeddah to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Saturday (Nov 1) after Hyderabad airport authorities received an email warning of a "human bomb" onboard, officials... Read More


Sweden warns of strict consequences for Schengen visa overstays

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka has cautioned travelers that overstaying a Schengen visa - even by a single day - could lead to serious penalties, including a ban from entering all Sc... Read More


BSC's new bulk carrier begins maiden voyage

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- One of the two newly purchased bulk carriers of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has begun its maiden commercial voyage on October 27, marking a major step in expanding the stat... Read More


SriLankan Airlines reports improved core performance despite headline loss in 2024/25

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- SriLankan Airlines has clarified the reasons behind its reported loss for the 2024/25 financial year, noting that the decline was largely due to reduced foreign exchange gains rather... Read More