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First-ever ILS maintenance course concludes at Civil Aviation Academy

First-ever ILS maintenance course concludes at Civil Aviation Academy

MRO and Engineeringabout 8 hours ago

US-Bangla to increase frequency on Dhaka-Chennai route

US-Bangla to increase frequency on Dhaka-Chennai route

Airlines and Routesabout 9 hours ago

Govt. forms committee to strengthen airport security

Govt. forms committee to strengthen airport security

Airports and Infrastructureabout 10 hours ago

Thailand's high season fails to lift lower-star hotels

Thailand's high season fails to lift lower-star hotels

Hotelsabout 12 hours ago

Riyadh Air rushes three 787 Dreamliners out of missile-hit airport

Riyadh Air rushes three 787 Dreamliners out of missile-hit airport

Fleet and Aircraftabout 13 hours ago

Turkish Airlines, DIU sign corporate travel agreement

Turkish Airlines, DIU sign corporate travel agreement

Airlines and Routesabout 13 hours ago

NOVOAIR, Gold’s Gym Bangladesh offer reciprocal customer discounts

NOVOAIR, Gold’s Gym Bangladesh offer reciprocal customer discounts

Life & Styleabout 14 hours ago

Oman Air adds widebody capacity on Dhaka route in winter

Oman Air adds widebody capacity on Dhaka route in winter

Airlines and Routesabout 16 hours ago

Dhaka Regency celebrates regional flavors of Bangladesh’s culinary heritage

Dhaka Regency celebrates regional flavors of Bangladesh’s culinary heritage

Hotelsabout 17 hours ago

Nurunnahar Chowdhury named civil aviation secretary

Nurunnahar Chowdhury named civil aviation secretary

AviationOct 14, 2026

Verteil holds NDC workshop for travel agencies in Dhaka

Verteil holds NDC workshop for travel agencies in Dhaka

Travel TechOct 14, 2026

Bangladesh expects direct Cox’s Bazar-Nepal flights, Kathmandu seeks Dhaka-Pokhara route

Bangladesh expects direct Cox’s Bazar-Nepal flights, Kathmandu seeks Dhaka-Pokhara route

Airlines and RoutesOct 14, 2026

CAAB launches Aviation Security Week ahead of ICAO audit

CAAB launches Aviation Security Week ahead of ICAO audit

Airports and InfrastructureOct 14, 2026

Italy offers private sector-funded pre-departure training for Bangladeshi migrants

Italy offers private sector-funded pre-departure training for Bangladeshi migrants

NRB ConnectOct 14, 2026

"International Curry Festival" at Hyatt Place Uttara from Oct. 15

"International Curry Festival" at Hyatt Place Uttara from Oct. 15

AviationOct 14, 2026

The Way Dhaka wins Leading Boutique Hotel Award at SATA 2026

The Way Dhaka wins Leading Boutique Hotel Award at SATA 2026

HotelsOct 14, 2026

Nepal rescues nine Bangladeshi trekkers stranded by flash floods

Nepal rescues nine Bangladeshi trekkers stranded by flash floods

NRB ConnectOct 14, 2026

Bangladesh seeks Saudi help to expedite return of two Bangladeshi citizens killed in Riyadh attack

Bangladesh seeks Saudi help to expedite return of two Bangladeshi citizens killed in Riyadh attack

NRB ConnectOct 13, 2026

dnata invests USD 47.25 million in UAE ground support fleet

dnata invests USD 47.25 million in UAE ground support fleet

Travel TechOct 13, 2026

UAE becomes first Arab nation to join Antarctic research body

UAE becomes first Arab nation to join Antarctic research body

Startups and InnovationOct 13, 2026

Oxygen shortage reportedly strands 78 Malaysia Airlines passengers

Oxygen shortage reportedly strands 78 Malaysia Airlines passengers

Airlines and RoutesOct 13, 2026

Bangladesh, Netherlands eye stronger cooperation in shipbuilding, textile sectors

Bangladesh, Netherlands eye stronger cooperation in shipbuilding, textile sectors

NRB ConnectOct 13, 2026

Govt. seeks to extend visas for stranded Saudi-bound workers: Nur

Govt. seeks to extend visas for stranded Saudi-bound workers: Nur

NRB ConnectOct 13, 2026

Saudi Airport disruptions hit 62 Dhaka flights, affect 9,700 passengers

Saudi Airport disruptions hit 62 Dhaka flights, affect 9,700 passengers

Airlines and RoutesOct 13, 2026

Automated control systems installed at both units of Rooppur NPP

Automated control systems installed at both units of Rooppur NPP

OthersOct 13, 2026

Turkish Airlines, GolfHouse partner to strengthen cooperation

Turkish Airlines, GolfHouse partner to strengthen cooperation

Airlines and RoutesOct 12, 2026

Bangladesh Embassy issues urgent safety advisory for citizens in Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh Embassy issues urgent safety advisory for citizens in Saudi Arabia

NRB ConnectOct 12, 2026

Barcelona adopts “Netflix-style” tourism plan to crack its biggest problem

Barcelona adopts “Netflix-style” tourism plan to crack its biggest problem

TourismOct 12, 2026

Govt. to reconsider tourist limits, overnight stays on St. Martin’s Island: Environment Minister

Govt. to reconsider tourist limits, overnight stays on St. Martin’s Island: Environment Minister

TourismOct 12, 2026

ASEAN airports support USD 244 billion in GDP, 23.3 million jobs

ASEAN airports support USD 244 billion in GDP, 23.3 million jobs

Airports and InfrastructureOct 12, 2026

Bangladesh, EU agree to curb illegal migration, human trafficking

Bangladesh, EU agree to curb illegal migration, human trafficking

NRB ConnectOct 12, 2026

Maldivian seeks to lease Airbus A220 narrow-body aircraft

Maldivian seeks to lease Airbus A220 narrow-body aircraft

Fleet and AircraftOct 12, 2026

Emirates bolsters cargo transport service from South America

Emirates bolsters cargo transport service from South America

AviationOct 12, 2026

Grand Sylhet wins Leading Airport Hotel award at SATA 2026

Grand Sylhet wins Leading Airport Hotel award at SATA 2026

AwardsOct 12, 2026

Power bank fire diverts Chennai-bound IndiGo flight to Hyderabad

Power bank fire diverts Chennai-bound IndiGo flight to Hyderabad

Airlines and RoutesOct 12, 2026

US-Bangla Airlines cancels Dhaka-Riyadh services until October 21

US-Bangla Airlines cancels Dhaka-Riyadh services until October 21

Airlines and RoutesOct 12, 2026

Cox’s Bazar International Airport set for November inauguration: Millat

Cox’s Bazar International Airport set for November inauguration: Millat

Airports and InfrastructureOct 12, 2026

Riyadh Airport shutdown disrupts 10 Dhaka flights, affects 3,431 passengers

Riyadh Airport shutdown disrupts 10 Dhaka flights, affects 3,431 passengers

AviationOct 12, 2026

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan hosts Chattogram-themed buffet dinner

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan hosts Chattogram-themed buffet dinner

HotelsOct 12, 2026

Bangladesh to promote Nazrul’s legacy to strengthen cultural diplomacy

Bangladesh to promote Nazrul’s legacy to strengthen cultural diplomacy

Art and CultureOct 12, 2026

24 Bangladeshis injured in Riyadh airport missile attack: Expat Ministry

24 Bangladeshis injured in Riyadh airport missile attack: Expat Ministry

NRB ConnectOct 12, 2026

Sajek tourist spot closed until further notice, visitors asked to leave by October 13

Sajek tourist spot closed until further notice, visitors asked to leave by October 13

Visa and Travel UpdatesOct 11, 2026

Mymensingh International Airport planned near Dhaka, feasibility study to begin soon: Millat

Mymensingh International Airport planned near Dhaka, feasibility study to begin soon: Millat

Airports and InfrastructureOct 11, 2026

Biman suspends Dhaka-Riyadh flights on October 11, 12

Biman suspends Dhaka-Riyadh flights on October 11, 12

Airlines and RoutesOct 11, 2026

ICMAB and de tempête Join Forces to Advance Global Career Pathways for Bangladesh’s Accounting Professionals

ICMAB and de tempête Join Forces to Advance Global Career Pathways for Bangladesh’s Accounting Professionals

Corporate PulseOct 11, 2026

Egypt, Saudi seek closer tourism cooperation, more visitor arrivals

Egypt, Saudi seek closer tourism cooperation, more visitor arrivals

TourismOct 11, 2026

WTTC mentions key priorities for Europe to strengthen tourism competitiveness

WTTC mentions key priorities for Europe to strengthen tourism competitiveness

TourismOct 11, 2026

Country’s first community-based agro-tourism village begins construction

Country’s first community-based agro-tourism village begins construction

TourismOct 11, 2026

Singapore Airlines marks 40 years of Christchurch service

Singapore Airlines marks 40 years of Christchurch service

Airlines and RoutesOct 11, 2026

Air Arabia signs group-level distribution deal with Amadeus

Air Arabia signs group-level distribution deal with Amadeus

Airlines and RoutesOct 11, 2026

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Saudia pilot killed, aircraft damaged in missile attack on Riyadh airport

Saudia pilot killed, aircraft damaged in missile attack on Riyadh airport

Airports and InfrastructureOct 9, 2026

Four global ground handlers shortlisted for Dhaka airport's Third Terminal

Four global ground handlers shortlisted for Dhaka airport's Third Terminal

Airports and InfrastructureOct 9, 2026

Etihad commercial chief Arik De exits with immediate effect

Etihad commercial chief Arik De exits with immediate effect

Airlines and RoutesOct 10, 2026

Verteil holds NDC workshop for travel agencies in Dhaka

Verteil holds NDC workshop for travel agencies in Dhaka

Travel TechOct 14, 2026

National Civil Aviation Security meeting reviews aviation security ahead of ICAO audit

National Civil Aviation Security meeting reviews aviation security ahead of ICAO audit

AviationOct 8, 2026

Mymensingh International Airport planned near Dhaka, feasibility study to begin soon: Millat

Mymensingh International Airport planned near Dhaka, feasibility study to begin soon: Millat

Airports and InfrastructureOct 11, 2026

Radisson Blu Dhaka dubbed Leading Business Hotel at SATA 2026

Radisson Blu Dhaka dubbed Leading Business Hotel at SATA 2026

AwardsOct 11, 2026

Oxygen shortage reportedly strands 78 Malaysia Airlines passengers

Oxygen shortage reportedly strands 78 Malaysia Airlines passengers

Airlines and RoutesOct 13, 2026

DP World to operate Chittagong port’s NCT under 15-year concession

DP World to operate Chittagong port’s NCT under 15-year concession

Cargo and LogisticsOct 9, 2026

US-Bangla Airlines recruiting ATR 72 first officers

US-Bangla Airlines recruiting ATR 72 first officers

Airlines and RoutesOct 8, 2026

Visiting Thailand could get costlier for Bangladeshi travelers as new fees coming up

Visiting Thailand could get costlier for Bangladeshi travelers as new fees coming up

Visa and Travel UpdatesOct 11, 2026

PIA wet-leases two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for UK-Pakistan flights

PIA wet-leases two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for UK-Pakistan flights

Fleet and AircraftOct 10, 2026

Biman flight makes emergency landing in Dhaka over hydraulic malfunction

Biman flight makes emergency landing in Dhaka over hydraulic malfunction

Airlines and RoutesOct 10, 2026

Prime Bank offers priority customers healthcare benefits through Plan Medi Trip

Prime Bank offers priority customers healthcare benefits through Plan Medi Trip

Banking and FinanceOct 11, 2026

Biman suspends Riyadh flights indefinitely amid escalating crisis in Saudi Arabia

Biman suspends Riyadh flights indefinitely amid escalating crisis in Saudi Arabia

Airlines and RoutesOct 10, 2026

ICMAB and de tempête Join Forces to Advance Global Career Pathways for Bangladesh’s Accounting Professionals

ICMAB and de tempête Join Forces to Advance Global Career Pathways for Bangladesh’s Accounting Professionals

Corporate PulseOct 11, 2026

Saudi, UAE account for nearly 80pc of MENA business travel

Saudi, UAE account for nearly 80pc of MENA business travel

TourismOct 11, 2026

Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport unveils 10-day-long Awadhi food festival

Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport unveils 10-day-long Awadhi food festival

HotelsOct 9, 2026

Turkish Airlines posts strong traffic results in September

Turkish Airlines posts strong traffic results in September

Airlines and RoutesOct 10, 2026

Italy approves EUR 120m tourism housing plan to create 63,000 beds

Italy approves EUR 120m tourism housing plan to create 63,000 beds

TourismOct 10, 2026

Riyadh Airport closure disrupts Bangladesh-Saudi flights, five services canceled

Riyadh Airport closure disrupts Bangladesh-Saudi flights, five services canceled

Airlines and RoutesOct 11, 2026

Sajek tourist spot closed until further notice, visitors asked to leave by October 13

Sajek tourist spot closed until further notice, visitors asked to leave by October 13

Visa and Travel UpdatesOct 11, 2026

Maldivian seeks to lease Airbus A220 narrow-body aircraft

Maldivian seeks to lease Airbus A220 narrow-body aircraft

Fleet and AircraftOct 12, 2026

Lightning hits Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight at FL170

Lightning hits Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight at FL170

Airlines and RoutesOct 8, 2026

US-Bangla Airlines cancels Dhaka-Riyadh services until October 21

US-Bangla Airlines cancels Dhaka-Riyadh services until October 21

Airlines and RoutesOct 12, 2026

Bangladesh, UK agree to tackle organized immigration crime

Bangladesh, UK agree to tackle organized immigration crime

NRB ConnectOct 11, 2026

Govt. to reconsider tourist limits, overnight stays on St. Martin’s Island: Environment Minister

Govt. to reconsider tourist limits, overnight stays on St. Martin’s Island: Environment Minister

TourismOct 12, 2026

Cox’s Bazar International Airport set for November inauguration: Millat

Cox’s Bazar International Airport set for November inauguration: Millat

Airports and InfrastructureOct 12, 2026

Bangladesh hosts OIC workshop to promote heritage preservation, sustainable tourism

Bangladesh hosts OIC workshop to promote heritage preservation, sustainable tourism

TourismOct 8, 2026

City Mayor inaugurates 3-day Chittagong Travel Mart in Chattogram

City Mayor inaugurates 3-day Chittagong Travel Mart in Chattogram

TourismOct 8, 2026

Grand Sylhet wins Leading Airport Hotel award at SATA 2026

Grand Sylhet wins Leading Airport Hotel award at SATA 2026

AwardsOct 12, 2026

Air Arabia signs group-level distribution deal with Amadeus

Air Arabia signs group-level distribution deal with Amadeus

Airlines and RoutesOct 11, 2026

Guangzhou High-Speed Rail Station handles record 1m passengers in a day

Guangzhou High-Speed Rail Station handles record 1m passengers in a day

Cruise and RailOct 10, 2026

Saudia Group nears "substantial" aircraft order

Saudia Group nears "substantial" aircraft order

Fleet and AircraftOct 8, 2026

Bangladesh Embassy issues urgent safety advisory for citizens in Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh Embassy issues urgent safety advisory for citizens in Saudi Arabia

NRB ConnectOct 12, 2026

Bangladesh, Netherlands discuss migration, human capital development

Bangladesh, Netherlands discuss migration, human capital development

NRB ConnectOct 8, 2026

Singapore Airlines marks 40 years of Christchurch service

Singapore Airlines marks 40 years of Christchurch service

Airlines and RoutesOct 11, 2026

Bangladesh, EU agree to curb illegal migration, human trafficking

Bangladesh, EU agree to curb illegal migration, human trafficking

NRB ConnectOct 12, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines spent USD 6m on carbon credits over aviation compliance

Ethiopian Airlines spent USD 6m on carbon credits over aviation compliance

Aviation Business Oct 10, 2026

Four American Airlines crew fall ill after eating leftover meals

Four American Airlines crew fall ill after eating leftover meals

Airlines and RoutesOct 8, 2026

Biman suspends Dhaka-Riyadh flights on October 11, 12

Biman suspends Dhaka-Riyadh flights on October 11, 12

Airlines and RoutesOct 11, 2026

JS body calls for urgent recruitment to fill vacancies in aviation, tourism sector

JS body calls for urgent recruitment to fill vacancies in aviation, tourism sector

AviationOct 10, 2026

Bangladesh expects direct Cox’s Bazar-Nepal flights, Kathmandu seeks Dhaka-Pokhara route

Bangladesh expects direct Cox’s Bazar-Nepal flights, Kathmandu seeks Dhaka-Pokhara route

Airlines and RoutesOct 14, 2026

Bangladesh, Lithuania seek stronger connectivity, migration cooperation

Bangladesh, Lithuania seek stronger connectivity, migration cooperation

NRB ConnectOct 8, 2026

Power bank fire diverts Chennai-bound IndiGo flight to Hyderabad

Power bank fire diverts Chennai-bound IndiGo flight to Hyderabad

Airlines and RoutesOct 12, 2026

Riyadh Airport attack: 12 dead, 309 injured, flights halted as Houthis issue new warning

Riyadh Airport attack: 12 dead, 309 injured, flights halted as Houthis issue new warning

AviationOct 11, 2026

ACI Beverages brings MacCoffee to Bangladesh

ACI Beverages brings MacCoffee to Bangladesh

Life & StyleOct 10, 2026

WTTC aims to support 1m tourism SMEs through global initiative

WTTC aims to support 1m tourism SMEs through global initiative

TourismOct 10, 2026

Le Méridien Dhaka appoints Gregor Schmidt-Kiefer as general manager

Le Méridien Dhaka appoints Gregor Schmidt-Kiefer as general manager

HotelsOct 8, 2026

Chattogram launches Bangladesh’s first dedicated cycle track

Chattogram launches Bangladesh’s first dedicated cycle track

Life & StyleOct 10, 2026

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