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President urges Vietnam to ease visa process, boost trade, connectivity

Bangladesh, Sept. 17 -- "Bangladesh and Vietnam have maintained friendly relations for more than five decades. To further strengthen the relations between the two countries and harness mutual developm... Read More


Nepal remains open to tourists despite recent floods: envoy

Bangladesh, Sept. 17 -- "Nepal is resilient, and Nepal remains open," the ambassador said while speaking as a special guest at the inaugural ceremony of the 13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF) in Dhaka on S... Read More


Menzies eyes USD 12m investment, 1,000 jobs if selected as third terminal passenger handler

Bangladesh, Sept. 17 -- The company also estimates that its operations could generate more than 4,500 additional indirect jobs through the wider economy and supply chain. The company disclosed its pr... Read More


Malaysia edges past Thailand in race for Southeast Asian tourists

Bangladesh, Sept. 17 -- Malaysia has taken a narrow lead over Thailand in foreign visitor arrivals this year, highlighting intensifying competition between the two Southeast Asian tourism markets. To... Read More


US-Bangla's upcoming Aviation Academy to address industry-wide skills gap

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- US-Bangla Airlines has completed 12 years of operations, growing from two aircraft to a fleet of 25. Now, as it prepares to add 21 more aircraft by the end of 2027, the airline... Read More


Qatar Airways to serve over 170 destinations in winter

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Qatar Airways is expanding its network for the 2026-27 winter season, with services planned to more than 170 destinations and more than 186 weekly flights through its Doha hub.... Read More


Suma Int'l Services expands travel, Hajj, Umrah operations as market evolves

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Suma International Services Ltd. is expanding its travel business across traditional and digital channels while strengthening its Hajj and Umrah operations, according to Managi... Read More


AirAsia sees growing opportunity in Bangladesh as Southeast Asia travel demand strengthens

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- AirAsia is seeing renewed demand from Bangladeshi travelers as international travel continues to recover, with leisure, education, business and family visits driving interest i... Read More


Airfares set to stay high even as fuel costs ease

Bangladesh, Sept. 15 -- Some executives say fares could remain elevated even after fuel prices eventually decline. "Labor costs have escalated dramatically. Maintenance is off the charts in terms of ... Read More


UK envoy, aviation minister discuss Biman fleet, HRCM status

Bangladesh, Sept. 15 -- The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. Discussions covered the ongoing process of procuring Airbus aircraft to mode... Read More