Qatar Airways made a “substantial” loss in its last financial year because of a regional dispute that has banned the airline from four Arab countries, its chief executive said on Wednesday without revealing the extent of the losses. Qatar Airways…
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Emirates introduces home check-in service
Dubai carrier Emirates has announced the introduction of a home check-in service. Passengers of all classes travelling on Emirates flights from Dubai can use the option, which allows them to complete security checks from the comfort of their own home.…
New bridges to ease traffic flow near Dubai International Airport
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said it will open three new bridges on Friday to reduce congestion near the city’s main airport. The authority said the Airport Street openings on April 27 would ease traffic flow. The first…
77pc drivers of public transports without licence
Dhaka, April 21 – Over 77 percent drivers in the country don’t have driving licenses, Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers’ welfare platform, said on Saturday.
650 CNG three-wheelers join OBHAI ride
Dhaka, April 19 – Ride sharing service provider OBHAI has added 650 CNG three-wheelers to its existing fleet in a move to strengthen its services.
Gazipur train derailment kills 4; rail link with Dhaka restored after 3 hrs
Dhaka (Gazipur), April 15 – Dhaka’s rail communications with other parts of the country resumed after three hours of disruption on Sunday afternoon following the derailment of a commuter train in Tongi that left four passengers dead.
ঢাকার অদূরে টঙ্গীতে দুই ট্রেনের মুখুমখি সঙ্ঘর্ষে নিহত ৫
টঙ্গীতে কিছুক্ষণ আগে ঢাকাগামী জামালপুর ট্রেন দুর্ঘটনায় ৫জন নিহত ও শতাধিক যাত্রী আহত হয়েছে। এ বিষয়ে তাতক্ষনিক বিবরনে সাংবাদিক নাসিরুদ্দিন বুলবুল জানান কম্পিউটার ইন্টারলকিং বিপর্যয়ের কারনে এ দূর্ঘটনা ঘটে।
Hino-VW partner on hybrids autonomous drive tech
Hino Motors, Toyota Motor Corp.’s group truck manufacturer, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus of Germany agreed Thursday to work together on technologies such as hybrids, electric cars, autonomous driving and connectivity.
Case on losing an arm of Rajib: 2 on remand
Dhaka, April 5 – A Dhaka court Thursday placed two drivers on a two-day remand each in a case filed in connection with losing an arm of Titumir college student Rajib Hossain.
Emirates, Etihad announce VR trials
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad are embracing virtual reality technology after announcing separate trials in their airport lounges. Abu Dhabi’s Etihad said today it would introduce SkyLights Aero Virtual Rality entertainment headsets at its first class and business class lounges…
Sri Lanka navy refloats SS Sagaing
A British passenger ship that sank after it was bombed in a Japanese air strike in World War Two has been raised off the Sri Lanka coast after 75 years. The SS Sagaing, whose passengers and cargo were largely saved…
42 km tailback: Why should it recur on Dhaka-Ctg Highway
Comilla, Mar 31 – A 42-kilometer long tailback was created on Dhaka-Chittagong highway on Saturday due to heavy pressure of vehicles, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.
First non-stop flight from Perth arrives in London
The first non-stop flight between Australia and the UK has left Perth and is due to land in London on Sunday morning. Qantas Flight QF9 should complete its 14,498km (9,009-mile) journey in just over 17 hours. The airline is using…
60 percent of Dhaka’s traffic jam loss can be lessened
Fifty lakh man-hour are lost daily and the nation counts a yearly economic loss of upto Tk. 55,500 crore due to Dhaka’s worsening gridlock where traffic speed is reduced to five kilometer per hour at rush hours. But putting a…
The longest flight in the world
Qantas on Saturday launched the first non-stop passenger service linking Australia and Europe, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner departing Perth for London on one of the longest flights in the world.The service makes Qantas one among a handful of airlines…
4 killed as train hits covered van in Feni
Feni, Mar 21 – At least four people were killed and two others injured when a train hit a covered van at a manned level crossing near Feni Railway Station early Wednesday.
Riyadh plans extensive bus network
The Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) is planning to transport eight million people in the capital Riyadh ahead of the opening of the city’s $23bn metro next year. SAPTCO officials told Saudi Gazette the company planned an extensive network…
Kathmandu Airport traffic blamed for misguiding US-Bangla Pilots
Dhaka, March 12 – US-Bangla Airlines authorities believe a seemingly wrong communication from the air traffic control (ATC) tower of Tribhuvan Airport might be the cause of Monday’s plane crash.
US-Bangla aircraft crashes in Nepal: 50 killed
Dhaka, 12 March – At least fifty people were killed after an aircraft of US-Bangla Airlines crashed and burst into flames near Kathmandu airport Monday in the biggest ever aviation disaster involving a Bangladeshi passenger aircraft. Seventeen people were reportedly…
Saudi motorists face fines in seat belt crackdown
Motorists in Saudi Arabia will be fined but not immediately jailed as the kingdom begins electronically monitoring traffic violations in some cities, the General Directorate of Public Security. The kingdom’s traffic authorities began automatically monitoring drivers for violations including use…
Careem to hire 20,000 female drivers
Dubai-based ride hailing service Careem has admitted a historic bias for attracting male drivers after announcing plans to recruit 20,000 women by 2020. The company said the ride-hailing industry, which includes international rival Uber, had addressed males only when it…
Private agencies announce Hajj pacakage of Taka 232000 each
STAFF REPORTER Dhaka,Mar 5 -The Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) Today announced the Hajj packages keeping minimum cost at Tk 332,868 per pilgrim those who wanted to perform Hajj this year.
US-Bangla flight makes emergency landing
A Jessore bound US-Bangla Airline’s aeroplane made a safe emergency landing in Dhaka due to signal imbalance after takeoff on Sunday morning.
Lowest fare for Australia?
Dhaka, 02 March – Asia’s largest budget airlines ‘Air Asia’ has announced its lowest fare for travel to Australia by Bangladeshi passengers. This fare will be applicable for Dhaka-Kulalumpure-Sydney and Dhaka-Kulalumpure- Melbourne rute. In this process Bangladeshi students and middle…
Etihad to replace Alitalia flights to Rome
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has announced plans for a second daily flight to the Italian capital Rome as Alitalia prepares to discontinue its service. The airline said additional flights would be introduced in phases beginning on March 25 to reach…
Road crashes kill 5 in Rangpur, Sherpur
Dhaka, Feb 22 – Five people, including a woman and three teenage boys, were killed in two road accidents in Rangpur and Sherpur districts on Wednesday.
Riyadh introduces new speed limits
Saudi Arabia introduced new speed limits on some major expressways on Monday under the instructions of the road safety authority. The new limits are 140kph for cars, 100kph for buses and 80kph for trucks, the director of public relations and…
Emirates faces calls from crew to improve conditions, benefits
Emirates faces calls from its cabin crew to improve conditions and benefits as airline workers show increasing confidence in demanding more from the booming global industry. In the latest sign of cost pressures that could temper a rebound in airline…
Novo Air adds aircraft to its fleet
Novoair, country’s leading private airline, has added another 68-seater ATR 72-500 model aircraft to its fleet, raising its aircraft number to five. The aircraft landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:50am on Monday, said a press release.
Padma Bridge 2nd span Installation again Sunday
Dhaka, Jan 26 – The 2nd span of the much-hyped Padma Bridge could not be installed between pillars 38 and 39 on Saturday.