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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July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Biman only profits from 11 out of 21 int’l destinations

The national flag carrier is only earning profits in 11 of its 21 international routes.

June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024

Free rein for gold smugglers in Jhenaidah

Since he was recruited as a carrier about six months ago, Sohel (real name withheld) transported smuggled golds on his motorbike from Jashore to Jhenaidah’s Maheshpur border at least 27 times.

June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024

AL leader Mintu assured killers of payment

Saidul Karim Mintu, general secretary of Jhenaidah Awami League, assured one of the masterminds of MP Anwarul Azim Anar murder that he would pay after the job was done.

June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

85,113 to perform hajj this year

Finally ending all uncertainty, almost all intended pilgrims have gone to Saudi Arabia to perform the hajj this year.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Now political rivalry adds to the murder mystery

Gold smuggling, honey trap and narcotics, lots of theories have been floating around since the last few weeks over the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar in a Kolkata flat.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Saad Ershad comes under ‘friendly’ fire

The Jatiyo Party officially split for the fifth time on March 9 this year when a faction, led by Raushan Ershad, severed ties with the GM Quader-led group and held a council of their own. They labeled themselves as the “Real Jatiyo Party”.

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Political parties react to proposed budget

After Finance Minister AH Mahmood Ali presented the proposed FY25 budget in the parliament today, political parties were divided on the subject, some terming it “practical”, while others calling it “unrealistic”, and “a new plan for looting”

June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024

682 hajj pilgrims in a bind as funds stuck in bank

A total of 682 hajj pilgrims are facing uncertainty about traveling to Saudi Arabia this year as their flight tickets have not been booked.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

MP Azim Murder: Siam texted from MP’s phone after his killing

Siam Hossain, a suspect in the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar, went to India via Nepal and returned to the Himalayan country after killing the lawmaker at a Kolkata flat.

June 2, 2024
June 2, 2024

Jobs in Malaysia: Mismanagement left over 3k workers with no ticket to KL

Mismanagement by government authorities and local recruiting agents led to over 3,000 workers failing to reach Malaysia before the deadline of May 31.