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Bangladesh ramps up aviation security ahead of ICAO audit from October 26

Dhaka, April 7 -- As the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) prepares to conduct its aviation security audit in Bangladesh from October 26 to November 6, 2026, authorities are intensifyin... Read More


Libya reaffirms commitment to recruiting Bangladeshi workers

Dhaka, April 6 -- Libya has reiterated its strong commitment to recruiting skilled and semi-skilled workers from Bangladesh, signaling renewed momentum in labor cooperation between the two countries. ... Read More


Bangladesh seeks quick reopening of Malaysia's labor market

Dhaka, April 6 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury said the government is making efforts to reopen the Malaysian labor market as quickly as possible. "We a... Read More


SFO to face major delays as FAA ends parallel landings

Dhaka, April 6 -- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is bracing for significant operational disruptions after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moved to permanently end parallel landing... Read More


UK Trade Envoy visits Dhaka to boost trade ties, expand aviation cooperation

Dhaka, April 6 -- The UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Baroness Winterton of Doncaster, is visiting Dhaka this week to strengthen two-way trade and economic relations, with a renewed focus on aviation an... Read More


Unauthorized drone seized at HSIA VIP area

Dhaka, April 5 -- Authorities have seized an unauthorized drone in the VIP area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after detecting an attempt to operate it without prior approval. The incident... Read More


Int'l tourism fair kicks off Thursday in Dhaka

, April 4 -- The 21st edition of the international tourism fair, Air Astra Dhaka Travel Mart 2026, will begin on Thursday, at the Ball Room of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, April 9, 2026. The three-da... Read More


AirAsia X eyes Istanbul as new hub for European operations

Dhaka, April 4 -- Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X is pivoting its intercontinental strategy toward Turkey, targeting Istanbul as a new hub for European operations after geopolitical ten... Read More


Bhairahawa Airport eyes expansion with new flights, fifth freedom operations

Dhaka, April 4 -- Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa, Nepal, is moving ahead with plans to significantly expand flight operations, with the aim of achieving full international capacity.... Read More


Drukair reintroduces Guwahati-Bangkok route

Dhaka, April 4 -- Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines has reintroduced its Guwahati-Bangkok route, operating the inaugural flight on Thursday, April 2, reconnecting the two destinations with a twice-weekl... Read More