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Crowne Plaza Dhaka offers metropolitan retreat

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Escape the everyday hustle and step into a metropolitan retreat at Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan - where comfort meets skyline serenity in the heart of the city. The hotel is offering ... Read More


Gulf Air carries 6m passengers in 2025 across 52,099 flights

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, reported a solid operational performance in 2025. During the year, Gulf Air carried 6,647,879 passengers, representing a 5 p... Read More


Tourism transport dual-licensing system in Malaysia nears final approval

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Malaysia's long-debated dual-licensing framework for tourism transport is nearing final approval as the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) and the Transport Ministry (MOT) mo... Read More


Indian govt reports rise in bird-hit incidents at airports; 1,782 cases recorded in 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The number of reported bird-hit incidents at airports across India increased to 1,782 in 2025, up from 1,278 recorded in 2024, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Febr... Read More


Emirates offers easy access to over 110 points in China

Dubai, Feb. 15 -- Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates' footprint in China and offering the airline's customers access to additional cities beyond its own gat... Read More


India's DGCA fines Air India USD 110,350 over airworthiness lapse involving Airbus A320

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India USD 110,350 for operating an Airbus aircraft eight times without a valid airworthiness permit, according to a... Read More


ADB appoints Sona Shrestha as director general for South Asia

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sona Shrestha as Director General of its South Asia Department (SARD), where she will oversee strategy and operations across Bangladesh... Read More


AirAsia X to establish Bahrain hub, relaunch London service in 2026

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Malaysian low-cost long-haul carrier AirAsia X announced plans to establish Bahrain as its first hub outside Southeast Asia, marking a major step in its international expansion strat... Read More


Turkish unveils 500th aircraft with special 'TK Family' livery

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Turkish Airlines unveiled its 500th aircraft on Friday, February 13, marking a significant fleet milestone for the flag carrier and signaling the beginning of what it describes as th... Read More


Two new Pakistani airlines set to begin passenger and cargo operations

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has finalized preparations to clear two new Pakistani airlines, one passenger and one cargo operator, to begin operations in the coming months, ... Read More