Airbus wants Biman to consider aircraft deals on merit, not politics
Says Wouter van Wersch, executive vice president of the plane maker
1 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Jamaat plans major overhaul of nomination list
The Jamaat-e-Islami is bringing major changes to its nomination list by incorporating top student union leaders from Dhaka University and other institutions, civil society members, journalists, cultural figures and representatives of minority and ethnic groups.
28 November 2025, 18:41 PM
Theft rising amid lax security at HSIA cargo zone
The lax security at the export cargo zone of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka has led to a rise in theft incidents, tarnishing Bangladesh’s reputation among international buyers.
9 November 2025, 18:30 PM
Unsafe storage, system failure behind airport fire: probe
Automatic fire detection, suppression systems recommended
8 November 2025, 18:10 PM
BNP yet to firm up candidates, Jamaat done
The delay in selecting candidates has visibly slowed the BNP's campaign and stirred resentment among nomination seekers
1 November 2025, 18:14 PM
A vision too big for ground reality?
Experts slam govt decision to upgrade airport to int’l status then retract after 11 days
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Dhaka airport fire: Safety standards flouted at import section
Experts link fire incident to years of negligence, poor compliance
24 October 2025, 18:19 PM
Airport fire exposes costly state negligence
Without mandatory insurance, disasters will keep draining public funds, experts warn
20 October 2025, 18:02 PM
Garment exports find a workaround after India ends transhipment
Dhaka and Sylhet airports improve export services, also offer lower handling costs
7 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Cox’s bazar int’l airport: Launch blows past deadline
The upgrade of Cox’s Bazar airfield to an international airport has been delayed by about a week as it awaits government approval.
1 October 2025, 18:37 PM
Chaotic crowding at Dhaka airport
Relatives swarm arrival, departure zones despite entry restrictions, disrupting passenger movement
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Jamaat, other Islamist parties to take to streets
The Jamaat-e-Islami and several other like-minded parties have decided to take to the streets to realise their five-point demand that includes holding the election on the basis of the July Charter and under the proportional representation system.
15 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Jamaat, 6 other parties to wage simultaneous movements
The political arena is bracing for fresh heat as the Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh and five like-minded parties have moved to begin simultaneous movements this week for a four-point demand, including immediate implementation of the July Charter.
13 September 2025, 18:21 PM
Biman’s Narita route was revived without proper planning
Say officials, experts; blame poor assessment for suspension
5 September 2025, 20:26 PM
Divisions widen over July Charter’s status, implementation
Major political parties are divided over the July Charter’s implementation timeline
23 August 2025, 18:10 PM
‘Drastic’ measures at Biman to regain public trust
Biman has taken ‘drastic measures’ to regain passengers’ confidence after the recent spate of technical issues in its aircraft that raised questions about the quality of its maintenance and safety.
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Biman flies high with record profit in FY25
Of its 55-year journey, the national flag carrier posted profit in 26 years
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP reaching out to Hefazat, others
Move seen as effort to undercut possible Jamaat-IAB clout in polls
17 August 2025, 19:32 PM
A tug of war over ‘plough’ symbol
The two factions of the Jatiya Party -- one led by GM Quader after the lifting of injunctions against him, and the other by Anisul Islam Mahmud following the party’s council -- are locked in a dispute over control of the party.
16 August 2025, 21:40 PM
Shahjalal International Airport Terminal-3: Operations face further delay
The launch of Dhaka airport’s third terminal faces a further delay, as the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is still negotiating an operation and maintenance agreement -- a prerequisite for starting services -- with a Japanese consortium.
15 August 2025, 18:07 PM