The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.
Tag: Tourism
Tourist District Cox’s Bazaar comes under virus lockdown
The district administration has decided to impose a lockdown on the district to prevent spread of coronavirus.
COVID-19: India suspends most existing visas till Apr 15
India has suspended all existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas till April 15.
Body of domestic tourist girl recovered from Kuakata hotel
Dhaka, March 03 – Police recovered the body of a tourist named Ishita, 19 from a residential hotel ‘Holiday Inn.’ in Kuakata, Patuakhali. The body of the tourist was recovered from the hotel’s room number 108 around 8 am on…
Avoid foreign trips, if not urgent: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Malik on Tuesday suggested people not to make unnecessary foreign trips as deadly novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread to 60 countries across the globe.
Amari Dhaka to celebrate Woman’s Day on March 8
Dhaka, February 2020 – On March 8, to recognize women and their achievements, Amari Dhaka will celebrate women in all spheres of life on International Women’s Day 2020 with different offers and Amari aims to attract passionate individuals to explore…
No high-rise structure along Cox’s Bazar beach: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday witnessed the presentation on the master plans of three tourism parks to be developed in Cox’s Bazar district.
Tourists throng ‘Shimul Bagan’ in Sunamganj
Tourists thronged ‘Shimul Bagan’ in Tahirpur upazila to celebrate Pahela Falgun (first day of spring) and Valentine’s Day on Friday. ‘Shimul Bagan’, a garden of Shimul tree (scientific name Bombax ceiba), wore a festive look with the presence of hundreds…
Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel
This should have been a good year for global tourism, with trade tensions gradually easing, certain economies growing and banner events like the Summer Olympics taking place in Tokyo. But the viral outbreak in China has thrown the travel industry…
Results of ‘Monitor Airline of the Year 2019’ announced
The results of the frequent flyer poll to elect the best airlines of 2019 in different categories have been announced at the gala award ceremony at Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka recently.
Civil Aviation, Tourism Ministry move for Tobacco-free BD
Dhaka, Jan 19 – According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2017, even in the provision of tobacco control law, almost 50% of people are being exposed to secondhand smoking in public places. In order to rescue the people from…
Unbelievable sight of the Everest in a cloudy evening
Mostafa Kamal Majumder It was a partially cloudy afternoon at the Nepali resort of Nagarkot where I along with more than a dozen men associated with the Panos institute South Asia stayed for several nights doing a workshop. Sponsors were…
Three members of same family ‘drown’ at Costa del Sol resort
Three members of the same family are reported to have drowned at a holiday resort on the Costa del Sol in Spain.
কক্সবাজারে কটেজে অস্ট্রেলীয় তরুণীকে ধর্ষণচেষ্টা
কক্সবাজারে ভ্রমণে আসা এক নারী পর্যটককে ধর্ষণের চেষ্টা অভিযোগে স্থানীয় দুই যুবককে গ্রেপ্তার করেছে পুলিশ। গত রোববার রাতে মেরিন ড্রাইভ সড়কের রামুর প্যাঁচারদ্বীপ সৈকতে একটি কটেজে ওই তরুণীকে ধর্ষণের চেষ্টা হয়েছে বলে অভিযোগ।
HC rule: Why structures on Cox’s Bazar Beach not demolished
Dhaka, Dec 9 – The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain in three months why it should not be directed to demolish and remove all the structures set up illegally on the sea beach…
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that’s intended for people to enjoy “high civilization under socialism” in another example of the country using tourism exemptions in sanctions to build revenue for its…
55 visitors detained for illegal entry in Sundarbans
Forest Department officials detained 55 visitors from four trawlers for trespassing in the Sundarbans on Wednesday morning.
Food waste in tourism bigger issue than previously thought
There are major gaps in how food waste in tourism is understood and calculated, according to researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Southern California. Food waste originating from hotels, restaurants and events is recognised and…
Pirojpur-Kolkata bus services launched
A bus service from Pirojpur to India’s Kolkata was inaugurated on Friday.Deputy Commissioner Abu Ali Md Sazzad Hossain and Police Superintendent Hayatul Islam Khan inaugurated the service at 7am at Pirojpur Zila Bus Terminal.
Bronx steps in ‘Joker’ movie become a tourist attraction
New York, Oct 29 (AP/UNB) — Move over, Rocky, there’s a new stairway to climb.A set of outdoor steps in the Bronx has become a tourist attraction in recent weeks since the release of the movie “Joker.”
SalamAir Adds Chittagong to Its Bangladesh Network
SalamAir to fly between Chattogram (Chittagong) and Muscat from October 7.
It’s the age of Asia when it comes to passport power
As the global economy transforms and centers of power shift, Asia’s dominance appears to be unfaltering. Entering into the final quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore retain a firm hold on first place on the Henley Passport Index, each with…
e-Passport project fails to kick off: 2mn MRPs sought
Dhaka, Sept 24 (UNB) – The government has moved again to procure 2 million more machine readable passports (MRPs) on an emergency basis directly from the existing supplier through the direct procurement method (DPM).
Delight in a Disney themed brunch every saturday at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, Sept 2019– Combine your love for food with your passion for cartoons at Amari Dhaka with the quirky Disney themed brunch. Enjoy your Saturdays with family at Feast indulging in a bountiful buffet alongside exciting fun activities.
GM Amari Dhaka Bangladesh’s Best GM (Hospitality) for 2019
Dhaka, 2019: Mr. Kelly Lewis won the prestigious Bangladesh’s Best General Manager’s (hospitality) award 2019. The 14 th Employer Branding Awards was held on 8th September, 2019. The recognition sought to identify and celebrate outstanding brand building & marketing deserving…
British Airways faces first global pilots’ strike
British Airways faced its first global strike by pilots on Monday and the possibility of almost all its flights being grounded for two days
Selfies from the zone: How TV show changed Chernobyl tourism
The hit TV series “Chernobyl” has attracted a new generation of tourists to the nuclear disaster zone but guides say that many are more interested in taking selfies than learning about the accident. “They do not need information anymore, they…
American camper injured in wolf attack, says Parks Canada
Toronto, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — A wolf attacked campers at Banff National Park and tried to drag an American tourist away before being driven off, the agency overseeing Canada’s national parks says.
Finalists of 3rd annual young chef contest: Seafood Expo Asia
Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – 8 August 2019 – The Young Chef Challenge is back for the third year when Seafood Expo Asia opens its door at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 3-5 September 2019.…
কক্সবাজার ট্রাফিক ব্যবস্থা বিষয়ে বিএনপি আলীগের তরুণ নেতারা
কক্সবাজার: বিশ্বের দীর্ঘতম সৈকত নগরী কক্সবাজারের সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে ক্রমবর্ধমান যানজট নিরসনের দাবিতে ডেমোক্রেসি ইন্টারন্যাশনালের রাজনৈতিক ফেলো বাংলাদেশ ছাত্রলীগ কক্সবাজার জেলা কমিটির নির্বাহী সদস্য তানজিদ ওয়াহিদ লোটাস এবং বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী ছাত্রদলের কক্সবাজার পেকুয়া উপজেলা কমিটির সিনিয়র যুগ্ম সম্পাদক শওকত হোছাইন আজ…