Dhaka – Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to take a wide-bodied aircraft on wet lease for carrying pilgrims to Saudi Arabia smoothly during the Hajj period, UNB news agency reported.
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Air India plane makes emergency landing
An Air India flight from Hyderabad made an emergency landing after smoke was detected coming out from its undercarriage in Mumbai on Monday morning, official sources said.
Vessel plying thu’ Shela River of the Sunderbans suspended
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended the plying of vessels through the Shela River following the capsize of a coal-laden cargo vessel in the river at Harintana of the Sundarbans under Mongla upazila. BIWTA Chairman…
UK firm to be appointed for airport security
The government has approved the decision of appointing British firm Redline Aviation Security Limited to train Bangladeshi personnel and supervise security at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for the next two years.
Haltage of direct UK cargo flight to affect exports: BGMEA
Voicing concern over the suspension of carrying cargo on direct flights from Dhaka to the UK by the British government, BGMEA leaders on Thursday urged the government to initiate an immediate government-level negotiation to have the restriction relaxed. President of…
Cargo plane crashes in Bay near Cox’s Bazaar airport: 3 crew killed
Dhaka – A cargo aircraft of private True Air crashed while taking off with cargo from Cox’s Bazaar Airport at about half past 9 on Wednesday morning killing at least three crew member and injuring at least another, according to…
Emirates, Russia S7 Airlines codeshare accord on 30 Russian routes
Emirates and Russian carrier S7 Airlines, have announced an enhanced partnership in Moscow recently which is set to improve connectivity and benefits for customers across Russia. Emirates and S7 Airlines have been in an interline partnership since 2003 which was…
Eco-tourism: Better for the planet, better for you
By Kim Yen White Understanding what is out there is the first step to the most fulfilling vacation you could ever take. Here’s what you need to know. Leisure travel is one of the behemoths of the service industry which,…
Deconstructing tourism in global South: Who benefits?
By Caesar D’Mello Tourism is instinctively taken as a given by most as an undoubtedly good enterprise. So its advocates would consider that subjecting this popular activity to scrutiny is uncalled for. Tourism’s presence is worldwide, including strikingly in the…
Forbes Travel Guide announces 2016 Star Rating Awards
Singapore – Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its 58th list of worldwide Star Rating recipients, including 42 new Five-Star hotels, 101 new Four-Star hotels and 57 new hotels in the Recommended category. Forbes Travel Guide now rates properties in 29…
Turkish Airlines offer fans a flight into the World of Batman v Superman
Turkish Airlines on Thursday announced its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures on the highly anticipated action adventure film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In the movie, a pivotal scene unfolds aboard a 777 Turkish Airlines plane. Outside the movie,…
United Airways flights suspeded
Dhaka – The flight operation of United Airways remained suspended from Thursday, inflicting sufferings on its passengers.
Elephant tramples tourist to death in Thailand
Father and daughter from the UK thrown off animal’s back while holidaying on the island of Koh Samui. An elephant on the Thai tourist island of Koh Samui trampled a tourist to death in the latest deadly attack by animals…
WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards announces 2016 finalists
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 15 Finalists for its 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in the five categories; Community, Destination, Environment, Innovation and People. The 15 Finalists, which were chosen after a rigorous judging process,…
Time arrives to take tough actions against illegal vehicles:Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said the government is constructing improved roads and highways so that high-standard vehicles can ply to bring comfort to the passengers.
More tourists despite travel alerts:Menon
Bangladesh has received more tourists than usual this year despite the travel alerts issued by some countries including the US. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon has made the claim.“Bangladesh is safer than the US. Some people are…
Global travel, tourism leaders hopeful of positive COP21 outcome
On the eve of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21, taking place in Paris next week, the members of the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC) reiterate the industry’s commitment to contribute to fight climate change, and express their…
Machine readable passports only
Dhaka – Handwritten passports are being given a good bye globally from Wednesday. Such handbooks carrying information on personal details of people would not be accepted globally from now onwards. Over 2.50 lakh expatriate Bangladesh nationals are however yet to…
Russia stops all flights to Egypt
The head of the Russian Federal Security Bureau (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, urged the Russian authorities to suspend all Russian flights above the territory of Egypt until the reason that led to the crash of the Russian passenger jetliner over Sinai…
Russian airliner crashes killing 224 on board, Egypt dismisses IS claim
An investigation is under way after a Russian airliner crashed in Sinai, killing all 224 people on board. Egypt’s prime minister said a technical fault was the most likely cause, dismissing claims from Islamic State militants that they were responsible.…
Jessore-Benapole direct train launched to facilitate travel
Dhaka – Direct train service from Jessore to Benapole, has been introduced on Tuesday to provide a shortcut journey to the travelers to and from Bangladesh and India by land route. The railway authorities decided to introduce the service following…
Tour operators fear murder of foreigners may impact tourism
Murders of two foreign nationals at the beginning of tourist season in Bangladesh have heightened fears of an adverse impact on the industry.They have punctured hopes of good business that seemed possible with the prevailing political calm.At the beginning of…
Royal Tulip Seapearl Beach 5-star Hotel in Coxs Bazar
Cox’s Bazaar : Coxsbazar is the longest sandy sea beach in the world enriched with the natural beauties. Innai and Himchari are the two attractive points for tourists where a number of accommodation units are located. Inani is kilometers away…
14 watch towers to monitor traffic movement ahead of Eid: Police IG
Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Monday asked all the police units to ensure foolproof security so that no unpleasant incidents occur centering on Eid-ul-Azha. He also directed members of law-enforcing agencies not to stop any vehicle…
This mosque is India’s first, Prophet’s contemporary
By Arvind Padmanabhan Kodungallur (Kerala) : One will find nothing unusual about this place of worship for Muslims as one drives past this town in central Kerala, just 30 km north of Kochi. But it’s when you go in and…
Video shows separatists arriving MH17 crash scene — one year ago
By VICE News On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine while carrying 298 people. Today, a disturbing video emerged that casts more light onto conflicting accounts of the aviation disaster. The footage shows fighters…
98 coronary stents seized at Shahjalal
Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials seized 98 coronary stents worth around Tk 2 crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday.
Indonesia transport plane crash: At least 30 killed
At least 30 people have been killed in a military transport plane crash in a residential area of the Indonesian city of Medan, officials say. Local TV reported that the Hercules crashed into two houses and a car and burst…
‘Tourism Year’ stuck in papers
Government plans to promote Bangladesh tourism remains hazy even three months after declaring 2016 as the Tourism Year.People involved with the tourism industry say they are ‘unaware’ of any initiatives based on the government’s ‘mega plan’ to develop the sector.
New destinations in Regent plan
Regent Airways is increasing flights to its foreign destinations and planning to fly on new routes.