Emirates has announced special return fares for both business and economy class travellers from Bangladesh to select destinations in the USA, Europe, Africa and Middle East, the airline said in a statement yesterday.

Passengers travelling from Dhaka can book their return journey to North America starting at $1,278 for economy class and $3,392 for business class, as well as other destinations across the carrier's global network for travel between September 11 and December this year, it said.

For Europe, the return fare starts at $1,007 for economy class and $2,393 for business class. The fares are inclusive of all applicable taxes.

 "Every time you fly with Emirates, we offer passengers something new to enjoy from the experience as we are constantly working to ensure our passengers have an enjoyable and exciting journey," said Khalid Ali J Hassan, Emirates' area manager for Bangladesh.

 "These special fares reiterate our commitment to offer more value for money to our loyal customers travelling from Bangladesh whilst enjoying Emirates' award winning product and service", he said.

The offer is valid for purchase of tickets within August 31. Return travel should be completed before March 15, 2015.

Passengers can avail the special fares by purchasing the tickets from either Emirates offices in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet or from any travel agency in Bangladesh or online at www.emirates.com/bd.