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Study finds cabin crew, pilots face highest risk of radiation-linked cancer.

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- Flight attendants and pilots face the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers among more than 500 occupations, according to a new study, exceeding even workers who ... Read More


Pakistan approves 15-year sales tax exemption for PIA, other carriers

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- Pakistan's National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatization has approved a proposal granting airlines a 15-year exemption from sales tax on imported goods. The exemption w... Read More


Standard Chartered cardholders to get dedicated checkout at Unimart

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- Standard Chartered Bangladesh has teamed up with Unimart to introduce dedicated checkout counters for eligible Standard Chartered cardholders at selected outlets, aiming to make... Read More


Charter plane crash near remote Alaska radar site kills all 8 aboard

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The aircraft, a Cessna 441, departed Anchorage bound for Cape Newenham, roughly 450 miles southwest, and went down near its destination around 12:15 pm local time on August 20, ... Read More


InterContinental Dhaka brings back 'Meats & Beats Unlimited'

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The second edition, running from August 20 to 29, offers guests an unlimited feast of premium steaks, sides, and live music at The Amber Room, the hotel's signature steakhouse. ... Read More


Bangladesh delegation explores AirAsia's low-cost aviation model in Kuala Lumpur

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- A high-level Bangladesh delegation visited AirAsia Group's headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 17 to examine the low-cost carrier's operating model, airport infrastructure, d... Read More


Russia's SMR-based floating nuclear power plant set for scheduled refueling

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Unit 1 of Akademik Lomonosov, Russia's floating nuclear power plant (FNPP), has received a fresh shipment of nuclear fuel from Rosatom's Fuel Division as part of its scheduled r... Read More


Malaysia steps up plans to become Asia-Pacific aviation hub

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Malaysia is strengthening efforts to position itself as one of the Asia-Pacific's leading air connectivity hubs by expanding airport capacity and developing more international r... Read More


Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka marks 45 years with special dining program

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a series of special dining offers and experiences across its restaurants and lounges from August 19 to 31. ... Read More


Asia Pacific to Europe airfreight rates climb despite volume decline

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Spot rates from Asia Pacific to Europe rose 1% week-on-week during the week ending August 9, driven by a 6% jump from China and a 3% rise from Hong Kong, the region's two leadin... Read More