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Appeals court blocks Trump bid to revive USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee

Bangladesh, July 26 -- A US federal appeals court has refused to let the Trump administration reinstate a proposed USD 100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, leaving in place a lower court ruling that found ... Read More


Thailand, India explore Chiang Mai flights, stronger transport links

Bangladesh, July 26 -- Thailand and India are looking to strengthen transport connectivity by exploring direct flights to Chiang Mai while advancing cooperation on maritime and cross-border road links... Read More


China fines Trip.com nearly USD 1bn over hotel booking monopoly

Bangladesh, July 26 -- China has imposed a CNY 5.2 billion (USD 992 million) penalty on Trip.com Group after finding the online travel giant abused its dominant position in the country's hotel booking... Read More


Thai Airways cuts fares by up to 30pc

Bangladesh, July 25 -- Thai Airways has reduced ticket prices by 20 percent to 30 percent on selected routes following a sharp decline in global jet fuel prices. According to reports, the airline low... Read More


Samsung to restart smartphone production in Bangladesh after 18-month pause

Bangladesh, July 25 -- Samsung is set to resume smartphone manufacturing in Bangladesh through its local partner Fair Electronics after an 18-month suspension, with locally assembled handsets expected... Read More


US reimposes 10pc tariff on Bangladesh under forced labor trade measure

Bangladesh, July 25 -- The United States has imposed a fresh 10 percent tariff on imports from Bangladesh under a new trade enforcement measure targeting countries deemed to have insufficient safeguar... Read More


Fewer air accidents in 2025, fatalities rise on catastrophic crashes: ICAO

Bangladesh, July 25 -- The global aviation industry recorded fewer accidents in 2025 despite carrying a record number of passengers, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO)... Read More


Pakistan plans first EASA-approved aircraft maintenance hub at Islamabad Airport

Bangladesh, July 25 -- Pakistan is moving to establish its first European Union-certified aircraft maintenance facility at Islamabad International Airport, aiming to reduce dependence on overseas main... Read More


All food businesses to require BFSA registration under new rules

Bangladesh, July 25 -- All businesses involved in Bangladesh's food supply chain-from roadside vendors and restaurants to food processors and importers-will now be required to obtain registration or l... Read More


Food poisoning hits British Airways pilots on Hyderabad-London flight

Bangladesh, July 24 -- The incident took place aboard British Airways flight BA276, which departed Hyderabad for London Heathrow following the crew's overnight stay in the city. The three pilots repo... Read More