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Rooppur NPP Moves closer to grid connection with advanced NLDC Integration

Bangladesh, Sept. 2 -- The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is taking a major technical step toward integration with Bangladesh's national electricity grid, with the signing of an agreement to connect the ... Read More


UK celebrates Bangladesh's next generation of Chevening, Commonwealth scholars

Bangladesh, Sept. 2 -- The British High Commission in Dhaka hosted a pre-departure reception for Bangladeshi scholars selected for the UK Government-funded Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship progr... Read More


HC pauses Cox's Bazar beach road work

Bangladesh, Sept. 2 -- The High Court has ordered an eight-week suspension of road construction on the sand dunes of Cox's Bazar sea beach amid allegations that the project violates an earlier court d... Read More


Global air passenger demand up 0.2pc, cargo traffic rises 3.9pc

Bangladesh, Sept. 1 -- Global air passenger demand increased marginally in July, while air cargo markets recorded stronger growth, according to data released by the International Air Transport Associa... Read More


Minister calls for investment-, passenger-friendly Civil Aviation Rules 2026

Bangladesh, Sept. 1 -- He made the remarks on September 1 at a meeting held at the conference room of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism at the Bangladesh Secretariat to finalize the draft Civ... Read More


No pressure behind additional Boeing purchase: State Minister Humaiun

Bangladesh, Sept. 1 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on September 1 has ruled out any pressure from the United States to purchase additional Boeing aircraft and said Bangladesh's ap... Read More


SalamAir launches direct Muscat-Sylhet service

Bangladesh, Sept. 1 -- Oman's low-cost carrier SalamAir has launched direct flights between Muscat and Sylhet, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled international services to Osmani ... Read More


Nepal disaster puts tourism under severe strain

Bangladesh, Sept. 1 -- A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border has devastated communities, damaged critical infrastructure and left hundreds of people m... Read More


Gulf Air introduces new Business Class amenity kit

Bangladesh, Aug. 31 -- Gulf Air has introduced a new amenity kit for passengers travelling in its Falcon Gold Business Class, developed in partnership with French skincare company PAYOT as part of the... Read More


Mutasim Billah Faruqui appointed Bangladesh Tourism Board CEO

Bangladesh, Aug. 31 -- Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui, Member (current charge) of the Legal and Enforcement Wing of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), has been transferred and appointed as the Chi... Read More