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Japanese investors announce USD 1.2 billion investment plan for Bangladesh's tourism sector

Bangladesh, Oct. 18 -- Japanese investors have announced plans to invest an initial USD 1.2 billion in Bangladesh's tourism and hospitality sectors, according to a press release issued by the Ministry... Read More


Portugal, Montenegro lead winners at World Travel Awards Europe 2026

Bangladesh, Oct. 18 -- Portugal, Montenegro and several leading travel brands received top honors at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2026, held at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Monten... Read More


Chattogram Port adds payment verification to e-challan over fraud prevention

Bangladesh, Oct. 18 -- Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has introduced two payment verification numbers in its online e-challan system to strengthen cargo clearance security, improve services and preve... Read More


Booking.com names 10 trending travel destinations for 2027

Bangladesh, Oct. 18 -- Booking.com has unveiled its list of 10 trending destinations for 2027, highlighting places across five continents that are attracting growing interest from travelers, including... Read More


Maldives records 3.9pc drop in tourist arrivals in early October

Bangladesh, Oct. 18 -- Tourist arrivals in the Maldives declined 3.9 percent year over year during the first two weeks of October 2026, although visitor numbers remained significantly higher than in t... Read More


Saudi Airport disruptions put Middle East airline recovery at risk

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- Airline operations across the Middle East are facing renewed uncertainty as security threats at Saudi airports force carriers to cancel services, postpone route launches and pro... Read More


Bangladesh, Azerbaijan discuss air links, skilled migration

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- Bangladesh and Azerbaijan are exploring opportunities to strengthen cooperation in aviation, skilled worker migration and energy supply following talks between senior officials ... Read More


Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah flights on October 18

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- Malaysia Airlines will restart scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Madinah on October 18 after temporarily suspending flights over security concerns in Saudi Arabia. BookF... Read More


Saudi Airport restrictions disrupt 114 flights, affect 17,701 passengers

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- Restrictions on operations at Saudi Arabia's airports have disrupted 114 direct and transit flights from Dhaka since October 10, affecting 17,701 passengers, according to the la... Read More


Cox's Bazar expects over 600,000 visitors during Durga Puja holidays

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- More than 600,000 tourists are expected to visit Cox's Bazar during the five-day Durga Puja holidays from October 20 to 24, with advance bookings already reaching high levels at... Read More