Aviation
Star Interview / CAAB may adopt more liberal air transport policies
Ethiopian civil aviation chief commends CAAB's role in developing Bangladesh's aviation sector
Air Astra becomes IATA member airline
Air Astra, Bangladesh’s youngest airline, has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), according to a press release. .After achieving the membership within two years of commercial operations, Air Astra has expressed its renewed commitment to ensuring the right
A pleasant surprise at Dhaka airport for incoming passengers
Passengers say they have been getting their luggage quickly at airport previously known for long delays
Remittance falls 3.2% in July
Banks could not receive any remittance in the five days of countrywide internet blackout this month
Air Astra launches frequent flyer programme ORBIT
It will serve the loyal customers through a tiered membership structure – Eco, Evo, and Pro
China Southern Airlines to launch first direct Beijing-Dhaka flight
China Southern Airlines is set to launch a direct flight from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dhaka on July 15, addressing the growing demand for direct air travel between China and Bangladesh
BAF receives 5th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
Bangladesh Air Force received their fifth C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the UK last week
Biman flight makes emergency landing at HSIA after crack found on windshield
A fight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines made an emergency landing at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka early today as there was a crack in the windshield of the aircraft
Biman owns two more Boeing planes after debt payment
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally become the owner of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, having paid off the loan in regular instalments since 2011
Biman to buy Tk 1,000 crore equipment, body cameras for ground staff
The cameras will be used to stop pilferage of valuables from luggage
Bangladesh gets 3rd tranche of Japanese loans for airport terminal
Bangladesh signed an agreement with Japan yesterday to avail a loan of $540 million for the under-construction third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, a cargo terminal and associated facilities.
India approves new air routes for its north-eastern states
India has greenlit four new air routes that connect the country's north-eastern states with international destinations, including Dhaka and Chattogram, under a project for improving regional air connectivity called "Udan".
Passenger movement through airports soars
passenger movement through airports in Bangladesh shot up by 32 percent in (FY) 2022-23, bolstered by increased domestic travel and outflow of migrant workers
Biman plans flights to Vancouver, Los Angeles
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd is planning to carry its passengers to Vancouver in Canada and Los Angeles in the US through codesharing with Air Canada via Narita of Japan by January next year.
4 private airlines owe Tk 1,282cr to CAAB
Despite huge investments, eight passenger and over a dozen cargo airlines have declared bankruptcy in the last 30 years for various issues like uneven competition, high aeronautical and non-aeronautical charges, and high jet fuel rates.
Bangladesh’s aviation market to triple in 15 years: minister
Air traffic in Bangladesh will increase almost three times in the next 15 years, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Mahbub Ali said today
Dhaka airport's third terminal at a glance
With its spectacular design and modern amenities, this iconic terminal promises to redefine the passenger experience.