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Airfares set to stay high even as fuel costs ease

Bangladesh, Sept. 15 -- Some executives say fares could remain elevated even after fuel prices eventually decline. "Labor costs have escalated dramatically. Maintenance is off the charts in terms of ... Read More


UK envoy, aviation minister discuss Biman fleet, HRCM status

Bangladesh, Sept. 15 -- The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. Discussions covered the ongoing process of procuring Airbus aircraft to mode... Read More


Bangladesh's inbound tourists 7.6% down in 2025 as Indian arrivals slump

Bangladesh, Sept. 15 -- Foreign visitor arrivals in Bangladesh fell 7.6% year-on-year in 2025, mainly due to a sharp decline in arrivals from India, even as several Western and East Asian markets reco... Read More


Oman Air welcomes Bangladesh chess team ahead of Tashkent Olympiad

Bangladesh, Sept. 15 -- Oman Air has welcomed Bangladesh's national chess players and officials as the country's delegation travels to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, for the 46th Chess Olympiad. The team was ... Read More


TOAB, Nepal envoy discuss strengthening tourism cooperation

Bangladesh, Sept. 15 -- During the courtesy meeting, the delegation discussed opportunities to enhance collaboration in travel and tourism, connectivity and cooperation between tourism industry stakeh... Read More


BPC plans five-star hotels, training centers in Bagerhat, Khulna: Chairman

Bangladesh, Sept. 14 -- Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) plans to develop five-star hotels and tourism training centers in Bagerhat and Khulna as part of a broader initiative to strengthen touris... Read More


Bangladesh, Rosatom agree to expedite power generation from Rooppur plant

Bangladesh, Sept. 14 -- Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam and Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev have agreed to expedite the remaining work on the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant to... Read More


Emirates enters winter season with stronger bookings, expanded capacity

Bangladesh, Sept. 14 -- Emirates is heading into the winter travel season with rising demand and plans to expand capacity across several key markets, following a stronger-than-expected summer performa... Read More


Bangladesh's Piton Industries to export EV bikes to Oman under new technology partnership

Bangladesh, Sept. 14 -- Bangladesh's Piton Industries Ltd. and Oman-based Modern Star Businesses LLC, operating as Star Drones, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to export electric motor... Read More


Bangladesh mission brings consular services to remote Maldivian island

Bangladesh, Sept. 14 -- The Bangladesh High Commission in Male organised a three-day consular camp on Fuvahmulah Island from September 11 to 13, bringing essential government services closer to Bangla... Read More