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Maldives prohibits smoking for younger generations

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- The Maldives has introduced a smoking ban for people born on or after January 1, 2007, making it the first country with a generational tobacco prohibition. The law, effective from No... Read More


Passenger arrested for trying to open emergency exit

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- A passenger aboard an Akasa Air flight from Varanasi to Mumbai was detained after attempting to open the aircraft's emergency exit before takeoff, officials said on Tuesday (Nov 4). ... Read More


UK theme park to open Viking world

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Paultons Park, located in Hampshire, UK, has confirmed the opening of its new Viking-themed world, Valgard: Realm of the Vikings, set for May 2026. The park, which was recently crown... Read More


Turkish airlines resumes direct flights to Iraq

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Turkish Airlines resumed direct flights on Monday (Nov. 4) between Istanbul and the northern Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah, restoring a key route that had been suspended since April 2023... Read More


Win a Trip to Russia! Take Part in Rosatom's Global Atomic Quiz on November 10

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- On Monday, November 10, Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom will once again host the Global Atomic Quiz to mark World Science Day. This year's quiz promises to be even m... Read More


London city airport to introduce car drop off fees

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- London city airport will end free passenger drop-offs by car by the end of 2025, officials told media, as part of its "environmental conservation strategy" to meet decarbonisation goa... Read More


Amari Dhaka launches 'Mediterranean Food Fest'

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Amari Dhaka has announced a month-long Mediterranean Food Fest celebrating the vibrant flavours and enduring culinary heritage of southern Europe and the Middle East. The festival wi... Read More


Delta to begin first nonstop flight to Riyadh

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to start a direct flight from its Atlanta hub to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in late 2026, the airline said. The announcement was made by Delta Chief Executive O... Read More


Chattogram Medical Travel Forum to host city's biggest summit

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Chattogram Medical Travel Forum (CMTF) is set to organize the nation's most anticipated healthcare and tourism event - the Medical Value Travel (MVT) Summit - 2025, to be held on Nove... Read More


Drone disrupts air traffic at German airport

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Flights were briefly suspended at Bremen airport in northern Germany on Sunday (Nov 2) after an unidentified drone was spotted flying nearby, police said, in the latest of several suc... Read More