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US-Bangla to hold blood donation campaign on June 14

Bangladesh, June 11 -- The initiative aims to promote humanitarian values, social awareness, and active participation in life-saving voluntary services. Employees from various departments of the airli... Read More


Flydubai to launch daily Pokhara-Dubai flights

Bangladesh, June 11 -- Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority granted permission for daily operations beginning September 23, confirmed Pokhara International Airport General Manager Jagannath Niraula. A te... Read More


Japanese bookstore giant Kinokuniya to debut in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, June 11 -- The store will be located on the ground floor of the mall along the Dhaka-Mymensingh Road. Founded in Tokyo in 1927, Kinokuniya is among the world's most recognized bookstore c... Read More


Govt proposes BDT 1,884cr for aviation, tourism in FY 2026-27 budget

Bangladesh, June 11 -- The government has proposed an allocation of BDT 1,884 crore for the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism in the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, aiming to strengt... Read More


EU air safety list grows to 154 airlines

Bangladesh, June 11 -- Air Express Algeria joins 126 airlines across 16 countries banned due to inadequate safety oversight by their respective national aviation authorities. All carriers certified i... Read More


EBL approves 28% dividend at 34th AGM

Bangladesh, June 11 -- Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) has approved a 28% dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025, at its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today. The approved dividend comprises 25... Read More


Four domestic airports to be upgraded as international gateways

Bangladesh, June 11 -- The government has unveiled a plan to upgrade Rajshahi, Cox's Bazar, Jashore, and Saidpur airports into international gateways as part of efforts to strengthen air connectivity,... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026 spurs uneven flight demand across host cities

Bangladesh, June 10 -- The tournament, scheduled across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will be the first World Cup hosted by three nations. It will also feature an expanded 48-tea... Read More


Bangladesh economy surpasses USD 500b GDP milestone

Bangladesh, June 10 -- Bangladesh's economy has crossed the USD 500 billion mark for the first time in fiscal year 2025-26, supported by steady growth in agriculture and services, according to provisi... Read More


AKIJ Resource enters healthcare sector with AKIJ Mediplex

Bangladesh, June 10 -- AKIJ Resource has officially entered Bangladesh's healthcare sector with the launch of its first diagnostic center, AKIJ Mediplex, in the capital's Mirpur-10 areas. The facilit... Read More