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First production 777X takes flight

Dhaka, May 10 -- The first-ever production Boeing 777-9 has taken to the skies from Everett Paine Field in Washington, marking a significant milestone for the long-delayed widebody program. According... Read More


Bhutan plans major tourism expansion with new int'l airport

Dhaka, May 10 -- Bhutan is set to open a new chapter in its tourism industry with the construction of a major international airport in Gelephu, a southern town near the Indian border. The airport, exp... Read More


Gulf Air expands offering in partnership with beOnd

Dhaka, May 10 -- Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and beOnd, the world's first premium leisure airline, announced a strategic partnership to redefine the premium travel experi... Read More


Adidas, Saudia unveil travel pack

Dhaka, May 10 -- Adidas and Saudia introduce the Adidas x Saudia "Made to Fly" pack, a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the region bringing together sportswear and aviation, marking a new frontier a... Read More


Bangladesh-Italy eyes strengthening migration cooperation, trade, cultural ties

Dhaka, May 10 -- Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir held a courtesy meeting with the Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh, Antonio Alessandro, on May 10 at the Prime Minister's Office... Read More


Akasa Air opens aircraft leasing arm in GIFT City

Dhaka, May 10 -- Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air has established a dedicated aircraft financing and leasing entity at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, strengthening... Read More


Hantavirus outbreak: what travelers need to know

Dhaka, May 10 -- A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a small cruise ship has alarmed travelers worldwide and triggered a coordinated international response to contain the spread of the disease. The o... Read More


Frontier A321 strikes runway pedestrian in Denver

Dhaka, May 9 -- A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo struck a pedestrian on an active runway while accelerating for takeoff at Denver International Airport on the late night of May 8, killing the indivi... Read More


Winners of Dhaka Travel Mart 2026 raffle draw receive prizes

Dhaka, May 9 -- A prize distribution ceremony for the recently concluded international tourism fair Air Astra Dhaka Travel Mart 2026 was held today at Dhanmondi Club. A total of 30 lucky visitors rec... Read More


"Study in Malaysia" education expo begins in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 9 -- Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), a company operating under Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education, has organized "Study in Malaysia" Education Expo Bangladesh 2026, a multi-... Read More