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
In pictures: Third terminal of Dhaka airport
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the terminal partially this noon terminal amid celebrations with the slogan "connecting dreams to reality".
Soft opening of Dhaka airport's third terminal tomorrow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will soft launch the much anticipated third terminal of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) tomorrow with a slogan of "connecting dreams to reality" for making Bangladesh an aviation hub.
Etihad to stop flights to and from Dhaka
Funds blocked in Bangladesh might be the reason, insiders say
ATJFB celebrates 11th founding anniversary
Aviation and Tourism Journalists' Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB), the lone platform of aviation and tourism reporters in the country, today celebrated its 11th founding anniversary coinciding with World Tourism Day
Emirates sweeps 9 awards at Monitor Airline of the Year
The Dubai-based airline won a total of five gold, two silver and two Bronze awards in various categories
Aviation market to grow threefold in next 15 years: State minister
Aviation market of Bangladesh has grown nearly twofold in the last 10 years and it will grow almost threefold in the next 15 years, State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali said today
US-Bangla plans to expand wings in Europe, North America
The announcement comes as the airlines is set to mark its ninth anniversary tomorrow
HSIA third terminal: Japanese firm to handle ops
A Japanese company is getting the job of operating the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), which includes ground and cargo handling, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman said today.
AirAsia CEO to arrive in Dhaka on May 30
Bo Lingam, president (Aviation), Capital A and Group Chief Executive officer of AirAsia Aviation Group Limited, will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow on a three-day official visit