Rashidul Hasan

JP faces new rift

Jatiya Party (JP) appears headed for yet another split as internal tensions intensify over leadership and constitutional authority ahead of its 10th central council.

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Political divide deepening over polls timing

Bangladesh’s political landscape is becoming increasingly polarised over the timing of the next election, with some parties aligning with the BNP to push for polls by December, while others are willing to wait until key reforms are implemented.

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Bird strikes cost Biman Tk 28.46cr in 2 years

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has said it faced a direct financial loss of Tk 28.46 crore -- excluding minor or indirect costs -- from September 2022 to October 2024 due to bird strikes.

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CAAB, Biman propose fee cuts to boost air cargo

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and Biman have proposed reducing landing, parking, and ground handling charges at the country’s airports to make air cargo services cost-effective and resilient amid global disruptions.

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Bird strikes on the rise at Dhaka airport

Authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are struggling to deter birds from the runway due to hundreds of open garbage spots and food-water sources in the areas surrounding the airport.

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Biman to suspend Dhaka-Narita flight amid losses

Amid much fanfare, Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumed flights to Japan's Narita in September 2023.

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Biman plane loses wheel mid-flight: Concerns grow over maintenance

The Dash 8-400 (S2-AJW) aircraft, which lost its wheel, is known to be one of the more problematic planes of this model in Biman's fleet, say insiders at Biman

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Private airlines caught in a bind

Bangladesh's private airline industry is struggling to stay afloat, hobbled by soaring fuel prices, punitive surcharges, and what operators describe as unfavourable policies. Of the 10 private carriers that have entered the market over the past three decades, only two -- US-Bangla Airlines and Air Astra -- remain in operation.

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April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

Bangladesh races to expand air cargo capacity

In a first move to address the shortfall, Sylhet's Osmani International Airport is set to launch dedicated cargo operations today

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

Customs flags hurdles at 3rd terminal of Dhaka airport

Customs House Dhaka said it has found more than a dozen issues related to infrastructure, security, and operational readiness of the new terminal

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Air freight capacity to increase

The move comes as Bangladesh's garment exporters face a major challenge in handling urgent international shipments after India abruptly closed a widely-used air cargo transhipment route

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Novoair may be grounded from May

Novoair is likely to shut down its operation for around three months from May as the private airline has started the process of selling the five ATR aircraft in its fleet.

April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

Exporters brace for impact as India shuts cargo route

Exporters in Bangladesh’s garment sector face a moment of reckoning over how they will manage urgent international shipments after India abruptly closed a transshipment route that had grown popular for air cargo.

March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

Extra flights, tightened security

Authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have implemented special measures to ensure smooth operations and enhance passenger services ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025

‘A threat to travel sector’

The Civil Aviation Ministry’s draft directive prohibiting travel agencies from buying or selling tickets through other agencies has sparked criticism, with industry leaders warning of severe business disruptions.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

Visa suspension puts Umrah pilgrims in limbo

The abrupt policy change has created uncertainty for those planning to perform umrah

February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025

BNP, Jamaat on collision course

The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami now seem to be poles apart over when the local and parliamentary elections should be held and the proportional representation system in the House.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Dhaka airport still not fog-ready

Passengers are experiencing severe difficulties due to frequent flight diversions caused by low visibility amid dense fog during winter, as pilots are unable to land aircrafts in the absence of a Category 2 Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Dhaka airport.