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Australia to issue visas for Bangadeshis from Dhaka

Dhaka, March 20 -- Australia has decided to process visas for Bangladeshi citizens at its High Commission in Dhaka, as per a release from the Chief Adviser's Press Wing. Australian Home Minister Tony... Read More


Japan imposes entry fee to fight overtourism at Mt. Fuji

Dhaka, March 20 -- Starting this year, an entry fee of JPY 4000 will be required at all four entrances to Mount Fuji. This regulation has been put in place to tackle overtourism at Japan's highest pea... Read More


Air Arabia shareholders approve 25pc dividend

Dhaka, March 20 -- Air Arabia shareholders have approved the distribution of a 25pc cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM). The d... Read More


Air India and Air New Zealand sign MoU to enhance connectivity

Dhaka, March 20 -- Air India and Air New Zealand has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday (March 19), to enhance air connectivity between India and New Zealand. The agreement was f... Read More


Rooppur NPP: Hydraulic pressure tests conducted at Unit-1

, March 19 -- To ensure the strength of the primary circuit systems and equipment, hydraulic tests with a pressure of 24.5 MPa have been completed at the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The... Read More


Sri Lankan tourism industry earns USD 768.2 m in Jan-Feb

Dhaka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka has earned USD 768.2 million in revenue from tourism in January and February 2025, according to a statement from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The revenue of USD 768.2 m... Read More


Malaysia airlines to offer MHupgrade service on Trip.com

Dhaka, March 19 -- Malaysia Airlines is excited to announce its partnership with Trip.com, a leading global travel service provider, to enhance the travel experience for passengers. This collaboratio... Read More


Air India to complete wide-body aircraft refits by mid-2027

Dhaka, March 19 -- Air India, which is undergoing a transformation, expects to complete the upgrade of all legacy wide-body aircraft by mid-2027, CEO Campbell Wilson said on Tuesday (March 18). He als... Read More


Emirates to serve all three flights to Riyadh with upgraded Boeing 777s

Dubai, March 18 -- Emirates plans to introduce newly retrofitted Boeing 777s on its second and third daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh, starting from 30 March and 7 May respectively. The newly re... Read More


DGCA orders airlines to conduct routine seat inspections

New Delhi, March 18 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has advised airlines to perform regular inspections of seats to ensure their serviceability during flights. In response, Air In... Read More