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US cultural preservation funding in Bangladesh tops USD 1 million

Bangladesh, July 13 -- During a courtesy call at the Ministry of Cultural Affairs at the Bangladesh Secretariat, the two sides discussed expanding cooperation in cultural preservation, educational exc... Read More


Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to reduce Hajj airfare, accommodation costs

Bangladesh, July 13 -- The request was made during a meeting between Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam, State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, and Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. A... Read More


US-Bangla resuming Kathmandu flights from September

Bangladesh, July 12 -- US-Bangla Airlines is set to resume scheduled flights between Dhaka and Kathmandu from September, according to sources familiar with the development, marking the carrier's retur... Read More


US-Bangla to add USD 1.11b worth 21 B737-8s in 2027

Bangladesh, July 12 -- US-Bangla Airlines is set to significantly expand its fleet with the addition of 21 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft between January and December 2027 as part of its long-term growth s... Read More


PIA shortlists ex-Ethiopian Airlines boss as new CEO

Bangladesh, July 11 -- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has shortlisted former Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Tewolde Gebremariam for the role of its CEO, according to media rep... Read More


Dislodged window sucks out passenger on Ryanair flight

Bangladesh, July 11 -- A Ryanair flight suffered an uncontained engine failure shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki in Greece on July 10, dislodging a passenger window and partially sucking a man o... Read More


US immigrant visas for Bangladeshis remain suspended: Embassy

Bangladesh, July 11 -- The United States has reiterated that the suspension of immigrant visa issuance for Bangladeshi nationals remains in effect, citing concerns over the high rate of public welfare... Read More


'ASEAN Weekend Theme Nights' begins at Renaissance Dhaka

Bangladesh, July 11 -- Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Manh Cuong, Malaysian First Secretary Hazwan Hasnol, and Thai Charge d'Affaires Phasit Chudhabuddhi formally inaugurated the event through a ribbon-... Read More


Bangladesh Travel Mart 2026 to begin on September 3

Bangladesh, July 11 -- The organization said the event aims to build a strong position for Bangladesh on the international tourism map and strengthen the country's connection with the global tourism i... Read More


Norwegian Air, British Airways places logo-swap bet ahead of WC quarterfinal

Bangladesh, July 11 -- Football fever has spilled into the aviation industry, with Norwegian Air and British Airways agreeing to a lighthearted social media wager ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quar... Read More