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Dutch traveler dies following collapse on Cathay flight to Hong Kong

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- A 53-year-old Dutch man died after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong on Sunday, January 11. Cathay Pacific said the passenger suddenly lost conscious... Read More


Ami Probashi launches IVR service for migrant visa verification

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Ami Probashi, a digital platform serving Bangladeshi migrants, has launched a new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) service to help verify the authenticity of migrant visas before dep... Read More


Small plane crash lands in Odisha's Rourkela; injures six occupants

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- At least six people suffered minor injuries when a small aircraft of a private airline in which they were flying made a crash landing near Rourkela on Saturday, January 10, Odisha's ... Read More


Pakistan to install modern scanners at major airports

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) will install state-of-the-art scanning machines at major airports in Pakistan. The move is aimed at strengthening aviation security and i... Read More


Dubai to host three-day-long "World of Coffee Dubai 2026" from January 18

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Dubai will host World of Coffee Dubai 2026, a global coffee expo, at Dubai World Trade Center from January 18 to 20. DXB LIVE, in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association, i... Read More


Boundless Buddies Brigade presents "Hit and Giggle Badminton Tournament 2026"

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Boundless Buddies Brigade (BBB) is hosting "Hit and Giggle Badminton Tournament 2026" from January 9 to 10 at Block I, Bashundhara Residential Area in the capital. The event aims to... Read More


Starbucks closes 400 outlets in US; plans USD 1 billion restructuring plan

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- American coffee shop chain Starbucks has closed around 400 outlets across the United States. The move came as the initial phase of the company's USD 1 billion restructuring plan. By... Read More


Premium Japanese cherries bring USD 11K+ a box in first auctions of 2026

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Premium "Sato Nishiki" cherries from the Yamagata prefecture brought record prices during the year's first auctions on January 5. The record prices include JPY 1.8 million, equivalen... Read More


Airport harassment reduces, but challenges remain: RMMRU

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Harassment of migrant workers at airports has decreased compared to previous years, though significant challenges remain, said Tasneem Siddiqui, Acting Executive Director of the Refug... Read More


2 killed in private helicopter crash in Russia's Perm region

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Two people were killed in a private helicopter crash on Wednesday, January 7, in Russia's Perm region, state news agency RIA reported, citing the regional branch of Russia's Emergency... Read More