Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) has called for a reduction in air ticket prices, alongside an end to the sale and hoarding of bulk tickets lacking essential passenger information, such as names, passports, and visas.

The demands were made during a press conference at a hotel in Dhaka's Naya Paltan on Sunday.

ATAB President Abdus Salam Aref said, "One of the most pressing issues within Bangladesh's civil aviation sector is the sharp increase in air ticket prices."

He attributed this surge largely to the practice of anonymous group ticket booking, bdnews24.com reports.

"Some airlines serving routes to the Middle East block group seats by creating Passenger Name Records (PNRs) 2 to 3 months in adva...