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SriLankan airlines plans to double fleet by 2030

Dhaka, June 9 -- SriLankan Airlines intends to expand its fleet by adding two more aircraft before the end of this year, according to Chairman Sarath Clement Ganegoda in an interview with agency. He ... Read More


Air Karachi set to launch flight operations soon

Dhaka, June 9 -- Air Karachi, a new private airline in Pakistan, is preparing to launch domestic flight operations soon. Headquartered in the country's commercial hub, the airline has secured its Reg... Read More


Helicopter crash-lands near Kedarnath

Dhaka, June 8 -- A helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath was forced to make an emergency landing on a road in Rudraprayag district on Saturday (June 7). According to official sources, the chopper... Read More


Emirates reintroduces services to Damascus

Dhaka, June 8 -- Emirates is set to reintroduce flights to Damascus from July 16, 2025. Operations were suspended to the Syrian capital in 2012, and the return of services follow a comprehensive evalu... Read More


Music tourism projected to hit $267b by 2030

Dhaka, June 7 -- The global value of music tourism is expected to grow by 18.8pc over the next five years, according to a new report that highlights increasing fan engagement in music travel and risin... Read More


Airlines to launch 50 new routes in June

Dhaka, June 7 -- Virgin Australia, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines are among the carriers expanding their long-haul networks in June by launching new international routes. Virgin Australia will ... Read More


Trump announces travel ban on 12 countries

Dhaka, June 6 -- The Trump administration signed a proclamation on Wednesday, suspending travel to the United States for citizens from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guine... Read More


Storms in Delhi cause 75 flight diversions in May

Dhaka, June 4 -- As Delhi moves into the peak of the pre-monsoon season, skies over IGI Airport have become increasingly turbulent-quite literally. According to the agency, six major thunderstorms in... Read More


Record 153 BD students applied for Rosatom's North Pole Expedition

Dhaka, June 4 -- Over 3,500 entries received from students from 20 countries, including Bangladesh, to participate in the North Pole Expedition- 6th Icebreaker of Knowledge. It is an international sci... Read More


Night trains in France hit record popularity

Dhaka, June 4 -- Night trains are experiencing a surge in popularity in France, with new data from Reseau Action Climat revealing that over one million passengers travelled on sleeper trains in 2024-a... Read More