Although the so-called ‘Sitting Service’ and ‘Gate Lock’ buses took additional passengers on Sunday following a decision of Dhaka Sarak Paribahan Samity, they charged extra fares triggering fights with passengers in many cases. Again, the number of buses was thin…
Amid escalating military tension on the Korean Peninsula, Chinese tour operators have canceled travel packages to North Korea, according to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post. The report said Sunday that state-owned China International Travel Services and Ctrip.com International —…
No passenger bus will be allowed to ply the city streets in the name of ‘Sitting Service’ or ‘Gate Lock’ from Sunday, said Chairman of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) Md Moshiar Rahman on Saturday. He came up with…
A man’s refusal to give up his seat on an overbooked United Airlines flight led to a disturbing scene Sunday that has travelers up in arms over airline policies.
Dhaka, Apr 6 – Dhaka’s train communication with the country’s northern region remained suspended as three bogies and the locomotive of a train derailed near Bangabandhu Bridge at Pathailkandi in Bhuapur upazila of Tangail early Thursday.
Dhaka – On Saturday, March 25 between 8:30 to 9.30 pm, as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, Amari Dhaka had taken part in Earth Hour – the world’s largest global climate change event.
Dhaka: Country’s leading private airline, NOVOAIR will operate daily flight on Kolkata route from April 1 to meet the increasing demand from the valued passengers. NOVOAIR also rescheduled its Kolkata flight time considering convenience for passengers. The flight will depart…
Emirates Airlines has introduced complimentary “Laptop and Tablet Handling Service” to beat the electronics ban by the US. According a statement of the Middle-East-based airlines, this service will enable passengers to use their laptops and tablet devices until just before…
A Shiv Sena MP who beat an airline employee repeatedly with a slipper has been banned on five major Indian airlines. Ravindra Gaikwad said he “hit him 25 times with my sandal” for “arrogance” after failing to get a business…
Dhaka – The High Court on Tuesday issued a contempt rule against 11 government officials including four secretaries for not complying with its 2011 order asking to demolish illegal structures at St Martin’s Island.
Airlines that fly from certain countries in the Middle East and Africa to the U.S. must soon require passengers to check in almost all electronic devices rather than carry them into the cabin, a U.S. official said. The official said…
By Baher Kamal Rome, Mar 18 (IPS) – Once a year, there is a day when the seven billion inhabitants of Planet Earth should feel happy or at least are encouraged to do so–the World Happiness Day, which is marked…
Dhaka, Mar 20 – Robbers looted valuables from the passengers of 25 vehicles, including three night coaches near Ghoramara Bridge in Alamdanga upazila of Chuadanga on Sunday night.
Dhaka – “Taste of Australia” has been launched on March 17 at the already renowned Water Garden Brasserie Restaurant, Radisson Blu Dhaka. The Australian Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon has meticulously planned the event in order to give the guest a…
The profitability of airlines based in the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East’s main aviation hub, is likely to fall this year amid limited growth in demand, the head of IATA said on Tuesday. The UAE is home to Emirates,…
A 66-year-old male passenger reportedly on a Hawaiian Airlines flight asked for a blanket as he was feeling cold. When the crew demanded a fee of $ 12 for the blanket, an altercation started. At one stage, the passenger made…
Foreign investors to come only when they see benefits, he says AKM Moinuddin, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Mar 11 – Russian Ambassador in Dhaka Alexander I Ignatov has said Bangladesh’s tourism sector needs “massive investment” to have more contributions to…
Dhaka, Mar 10 – Thousands of tourists remained stranded at St. Martin’s Island a tourist attraction south of Teknaf, the southernmost area of Bangladesh on Friday Afternoon as the went rough due to inclement weather. The maritime ports of Chittagong,…
Over Tk 5,000 crore was laundered from the country last year to buy visas for male migrant workers, says a new survey from Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). The study reveals that a total of Tk 5,234 crore was spent in…
Dhaka – On the occasion of World Women Day, national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Wednesday operated a special ‘all women flight’-BG-603 in Dhaka to Sylhet route.
-By Raquib Siddiqi Responsible travel and the designation by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the “International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development “ are the main themes at the world’s largest travel trade fair. From 8 to 12 March…
A Nigerian software engineer claims he was handed a written test by a US border officer at New York’s JFK airport to prove his tech credentials, and Filipinos on social media criticise a proposed death penalty bill. Tech test for…
By Raquib Siddiqi It is sad to note that aviation has not only failed to keep pace with global development through up gradation of facilities, but also suffered punitive actions for poor and outdated facility and security systems. 26 years…
An indefinite strike by Bus-Truck Workers Union in all routes of the district entered the second day on Thursday, causing immense sufferings to the commuters. Bus-Truck Workers Union of Chuadanga called the indefinite strike across the district on Wednesday afternoon…
Dubai-based carrier to commence four flights a week from 15 March 2017 Dhaka, February 22 — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the addition of Sylhet to its network, becoming the airline’s third destination in Bangladesh after Chittagong and Dhaka. flydubai will…
Transport makes up around 20 percent of our energy use around the world–and that figure is set to grow, according to the International Energy Agency. With sustainable solutions in mind, a new study published by eminent physicist Jo Hermans in…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said work is on to shortlist the sites for state-of-the-art Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport in any of the capital’s surrounding areas. “On completion of the site survey work for the airport, now the…
Bangkok, Feb 22 (UNB/AsiaNet) – Gaggan in Bangkok claims the No.1 spot for a third consecutive year and retains the titles of The Best Restaurant in Asia and The Best Restaurant in Thailand.
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) committee on Uber- which was formed to legalize the global taxi hailing app service in Dhaka- is trying to find ways for the government to get revenue from this service.
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the deadline for submission of the probe report about technical glitch of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ plane that was carrying the Prime Minister to Hungary.