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EBL retains highest AAA credit rating for fourth consecutive year

Bangladesh, June 17 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has once again been awarded the highest long-term credit rating of AAA by Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB), along with a short-term ratin... Read More


Rising fuel costs put future of four-engine freighters in doubt

Bangladesh, June 17 -- European Cargo's Airbus A340-600 "preighter" fleet hauled e-commerce and general cargo from Asia to the UK, but volatile fuel prices and weak rates made the operation unsustaina... Read More


US ambassador visits historic Choto Sona Masjid, explores Bangladesh's heritage

Bangladesh, June 17 -- According to a social media post shared by the US Embassy in Dhaka, Ambassador Christensen toured the centuries-old mosque and explored its rich history and architectural import... Read More


Bangladesh, Nepal seek stronger tourism, cultural cooperation

Bangladesh, June 17 -- During a courtesy call on the newly appointed Speaker, Ambassador Rahman highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two South Asian neighbors and underscored the vast u... Read More


Riyadh Air receives DOT approval to operate US flights

Bangladesh, June 17 -- The DOT said on June 16 that Riyadh Air's application, submitted on May 5, sought an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 40109 along with a foreign air carrier permit. The department det... Read More


Mohammed Hanif elected TOAB President for 2026-2028 term

Bangladesh, June 17 -- Hanif secured 178 votes to win the top post in the country's apex body representing tour operators, while his opponent, Md. Taslim Amin Shovon, received 144 votes. Syed Shafat ... Read More


Thailand to launch seaplane service linking Krabi, Phuket

Bangladesh, June 16 -- In a recent announcement, a Deputy Spokesperson of the Thai Prime Minister's Office said Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul are prioritizing transport conn... Read More


ICSB Celebrates Chartered Secretary Day

Bangladesh, June 16 -- The celebration brought together founders, members, students of the institute, professionals, chartered secretaries and executives from leading corporate houses and other stakeh... Read More


Swissport expresses interest in ground handling at Dhaka Airport

Bangladesh, June 16 -- The interest was conveyed by Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli during a courtesy meeting with Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam and State Minister M. R... Read More


CMA CGM expands into aircraft maintenance with Crystal Aero

Bangladesh, June 16 -- Crystal Aero Solutions operates primarily out of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, with an additional presence in Brussels and Liege. The company provides line maintenance and li... Read More