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Bangladeshi expatriates urge Biman to increase Dhaka-Tokyo flights

Bangladesh, July 30 -- The request was raised during an exchange meeting between Biman Bangladesh Airlines officials and Bangladeshi expatriates held at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo on July 28, sai... Read More


SriLankan chairman under fire over fleet expansion push, staffing plan

Bangladesh, July 30 -- Arandara told lawmakers that dividing the airline's staff count by its 23-strong fleet showed an excessively high maintenance-staff ratio per aircraft, arguing that adding more ... Read More


Tata Sons chief explains Air India's transformation to take 5-10 years

Bangladesh, July 30 -- His remarks came weeks after the airline posted a wider-than-expected annual loss of more than INR 22,000 crore in fiscal year 2026. In his message in the Tata Sons Annual Repo... Read More


Bangladesh, Nepal reaffirm commitment to boost tourism, regional connectivity

Bangladesh, July 30 -- The commitment came during a courtesy meeting between Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir and Nepal's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari, at the Pri... Read More


Fuel costs, Air India losses push SIA to first loss since pandemic

Bangladesh, July 30 -- The Singapore-based carrier posted a net loss of SGD 76 million (USD 58.79 million) for the three months ended June 30, reversing a profit of SGD 186 million recorded during the... Read More


Andhra to get new international airport on August 1

Bangladesh, July 30 -- The greenfield facility has been developed by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd, a subsidiary of GMR Airports Ltd. It is designed to handle six million passengers annu... Read More


Westin Dhaka unveils 'Taste of Arabia' food festival

Bangladesh, July 30 -- The festival will be held at the hotel's Seasonal Tastes restaurant, running from July 30 to August 8, offering guests a gastronomic journey inspired by the kitchens of Arabia. ... Read More


China, Bangladesh seek to deepen cultural cooperation

Bangladesh, July 29 -- China and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cultural ties, with both sides agreeing to expand cooperation in culture, arts, and the preserva... Read More


Home minister, new IOM chief discuss anti-human trafficking, border management cooperation

Bangladesh, July 29 -- The newly appointed Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh, Dr. Laura Tomm-Bonde, met Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed to discuss str... Read More


Saudia Cargo launches new Riyadh-Melbourne route

Bangladesh, July 29 -- Saudia Cargo, the dedicated cargo division of Saudi Arabian national carrier Saudia, has launched a new scheduled service connecting Riyadh and the southeastern Australian city ... Read More