Smooth sailing for hajj pilgrims leaving Dhaka
Hajj pilgrims departing for Saudi Arabia from Dhaka this year have a smoother journey ahead. For the first time, all 82,000 pilgrims can now complete key immigration formalities, which were previously necessary upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, right from Dhaka airport before boarding their flights.
12h ago
Foreign airlines carving up market for themselves
Even though Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport now deals with twice the number of passengers it used to 10 years ago, local carriers have been losing market share.
2d ago
No visa for 24,000 pilgrims yet
Despite the deadline for visa application ending yesterday, around 24,000 intended pilgrims registered under private hajj management are yet to get visas.
5d ago
Fate of 65,000 pilgrims still uncertain
Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry yesterday extended the visa application deadline by four more days -- till May 11, amid the uncertainty about getting visas for around 65,000 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims.
1w ago
Women MPs in reserved seats: How empowered are they really?
Fifty-two years ago, a provision was included in the constitution to reserve seats for women in parliament for a greater representation of women in the legislative body.
1w ago
Pvt hajj agencies fail to rent houses for pilgrims in KSA
HAAB, ministry trade blame over ‘mismanagement’
2w ago
Ethiopian, Air China to start flying from Dhaka in May
Ethiopian Airlines and Air China are set to start flight operations to and from Dhaka next month while FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s low-cost airline, has already started direct flights since Friday.
2w ago
March 12, 2024
US sanctions on Iran: Biman facing problems resuming Dhaka-Rome flight
The national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is facing problems regarding resuming its Dhaka-Rome-Dhaka flight due to the US sanctions on Iran.
March 11, 2024
Biman facing problems resuming Dhaka-Rome flights
'The US is not allowing Bangladesh to make overflying charge payments to Iran on the grounds of sanctions,' says Bimal official
March 9, 2024
JP braces for fifth split
It was all but confirmed. Just like two partners staying separated and waiting for an official divorce date, the fifth split of Jatiyo Party has been on the cards since its debacle in the January 7 election.
February 24, 2024
HSIA’s terminal-3 to open in Oct
The much anticipated third terminal of the Dhaka airport is likely to be fully ready for use in October, enhancing the passenger and cargo handling capacity.
February 19, 2024
Raushan announces JP council for Mar 9
The feud within the Jatiyo Party, the main opposition in parliament, has reached new heights as the party’s chief patron Raushan Ershad yesterday announced the party’s council will be held on March 9.
February 16, 2024
Air Arabia encouraged by business growth in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a suitable place for the aviation business as evidenced by Air Arabia’s business growing by three to four percent year-on-year, Adel Abdullah Ali, group CEO of Air Arabia said yesterday.
February 12, 2024
Forming JS Standing Committees: Conflict of interest takes back seat
Many members of 20 parliamentary standing committees own businesses in sectors they are supposed to watch over, which according to experts is a conflict of interest.
February 1, 2024
Novoair to spread wings to 6 int'l destinations by June
As part of major plans to expand its routes, Novoair, one of the leading private airlines of the country, is going to spread its wing to six international destinations by June.
January 29, 2024
JS devoid of ‘true opposition’ again
The 12th parliament goes into its maiden session tomorrow in the absence of a “genuine opposition” that can hold the government accountable.
January 28, 2024
Either GM Quader resigns or we form ‘Trinamool JP’
Just before the national election, “Trinamool BNP” caused quite a stir, with two former BNP leaders at its helm. However, they failed to win a single seat in the polls, with its top leaders losing by big margins.
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