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Kuwait lifts ban on import of Bangladeshi frozen poultry products

Dhaka, Jan. 16 -- The Government of Kuwait has lifted the ban on the import of frozen poultry meat, meat products, and eggs from Bangladesh, according to a notice issued by the Embassy of the People's... Read More


European airlines continue to avoid Iran and Iraq despite airspace reopening

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- European airlines like Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and British Airways dodged Iraqi and Iranian airspace today, January 15, according to flight tracking websites, opting instead for routes ... Read More


Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia discuss progress on issuing passports to Rohingyas living in kingdom

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh has made significant progress in issuing Bangladeshi passports to Rohingyas residing in Saudi Arabia, Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowd... Read More


BCB reiterates Bangladesh not traveling to India for T20 WC

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its refusal to play matches in India during the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns, despite assurances from International Cric... Read More


Bangladesh suspends most visa services in India amid diplomatic strain

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh has instructed its diplomatic missions in India to temporarily halt visa services, citing security concerns as relations between the two neighbors remain tense. The suspe... Read More


Australia places Bangladesh among highest-risk countries for student visas

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Australia has moved Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Bhutan into the highest risk category for student visas, tightening scrutiny of applicants under its Simplified Student Visa Framewo... Read More


PIA suffers PKR 22bn loss due to extended aircraft groundings

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) incurred losses exceeding PKR 22 billion as a result of prolonged grounding of its aircraft, a parliamentary committee was informed... Read More


Foreign Adviser clarifies visa policy; cautions against disruptive entry ahead of election

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- The government on Wednesday, January 14, said it remains hopeful of a smooth transition through the national election but wants to prevent the arrival of any "unexpected individuals"... Read More


Iran reopens airspace after five-hour-long closure

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Iran has reopened its airspace after a closure of nearly five hours, imposed amid concerns over possible military action, which disrupted flights in the region, media reports said. ... Read More


US-Bangla to operate flights from Terminal 3 at Guangzhou Airport starting January 22

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- US-Bangla Airlines will operate flights from the brand-new Terminal 3 at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, starting January 22. The airline confirmed the development with a pas... Read More