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Prolonged war can hit remittance hard

5 March 2026, 02:26 AM
The cancellation of 222 flights and suspension of six Middle Eastern routes over the past five days is likely to put a heavy burden on Bangladesh’s labour market and the economy.
5 March 2026, 02:26 AM
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Running 3rd terminal: Fresh push made for deal with Japanese consortium

23 February 2026, 01:58 AM
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh is likely to hold a meeting with the Japanese consortium to resume talks on finalising an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Third Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
23 February 2026, 01:58 AM
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Private aviation sends SOS amid policy turbulence

15 February 2026, 01:03 AM
Over the past three and a half decades, Bangladesh has seen the entry of several dozen private airlines and helicopter operators, driven by the ambition to capture a share of the country’s growing passenger and cargo market.
15 February 2026, 01:03 AM
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Jatiya Party ‘crushed’

14 February 2026, 03:40 AM
The Jatiya Party suffered a complete rout in the February 12 polls.
14 February 2026, 03:40 AM
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Govt to buy 14 Boeings for up to Tk 35,000cr

9 February 2026, 04:43 AM
US may cut tariff for Bangladesh to 18% under a trade agreement to be signed today, a high official says
9 February 2026, 04:43 AM
Sk Bashir Uddin's conflict in aviation sector

Lord of the wings

6 February 2026, 04:28 AM
It takes a special kind of self-centred mindset to be the player, the referee, and the rule-maker all at once. In March 2025, a video conference was convened by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh to vet an applicant for a new aviation licence.
6 February 2026, 04:28 AM
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Election rush lifts domestic air travel

3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
With just over a week to go before Bangladesh heads to the polls on February 12, the country’s domestic airlines are enjoying a rare boon. Passenger numbers on some key routes have risen by 5 percent to 10 percent.
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Airlines cheer as surcharges slashed

23 January 2026, 04:32 AM
The government has slashed the fees for landing, air navigation, parking and embarkation, much to the relief of the local airlines which have been saddled by the high surcharges.
23 January 2026, 04:32 AM
Bangladesh plane wheel falls off

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
17 May 2025, 15:28 PM
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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.
16 May 2025, 18:09 PM
Dhaka airport's flights schedule changes

Flights taking longer due to Indo-Pak tensions

Biman flights from Dhaka to London, Toronto, and Rome are currently taking one to two hours longer than usual because of rerouting amid the tensions between India and Pakistan, officials said.
8 May 2025, 18:01 PM
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Maiden cargo flight departs Sylhet airport

Sylhet’s Osmani International Airport sent off its first-ever cargo flight to Spain last night, becoming the second airport in the country, after Dhaka, to currently offer freighter services.
27 April 2025, 18:10 PM
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Bangladesh races to expand air cargo capacity

In a first move to address the shortfall, Sylhet's Osmani International Airport is set to launch dedicated cargo operations today
26 April 2025, 18:18 PM
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Customs flags hurdles at 3rd terminal of Dhaka airport

Customs House Dhaka said it has found more than a dozen issues related to infrastructure, security, and operational readiness of the new terminal
22 April 2025, 18:00 PM
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Air freight capacity to increase

The move comes as Bangladesh's garment exporters face a major challenge in handling urgent international shipments after India abruptly closed a widely-used air cargo transhipment route
20 April 2025, 19:06 PM
Novoair to stop operations for three months

Novoair may be grounded from May

Novoair is likely to shut down its operation for around three months from May as the private airline has started the process of selling the five ATR aircraft in its fleet.
16 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Bangladesh garment sector faces shipping crisis

Exporters brace for impact as India shuts cargo route

Exporters in Bangladesh’s garment sector face a moment of reckoning over how they will manage urgent international shipments after India abruptly closed a transshipment route that had grown popular for air cargo.
10 April 2025, 18:01 PM
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Extra flights, tightened security

Authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have implemented special measures to ensure smooth operations and enhance passenger services ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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‘A threat to travel sector’

The Civil Aviation Ministry’s draft directive prohibiting travel agencies from buying or selling tickets through other agencies has sparked criticism, with industry leaders warning of severe business disruptions.
23 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Visa suspension puts Umrah pilgrims in limbo

The abrupt policy change has created uncertainty for those planning to perform umrah
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP-Jamaat's reaction to HC decision on caretaker govt

BNP, Jamaat on collision course

The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami now seem to be poles apart over when the local and parliamentary elections should be held and the proportional representation system in the House.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Dhaka airport fog issues

Dhaka airport still not fog-ready

Passengers are experiencing severe difficulties due to frequent flight diversions caused by low visibility amid dense fog during winter, as pilots are unable to land aircrafts in the absence of a Category 2 Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Dhaka airport.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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Local airlines worried over excise duty hike

The government’s recent decision to increase excise duty on domestic and international air tickets will have a serious negative impact on the aviation market, especially domestic passenger growth, said top officials of the country’s air operators.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
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Novoair’s fleet expansion stalled by lack of leasable aircraft

Despite plans to expand its fleet and international network, Novoair, a private airline in Bangladesh, has been unable to do so due to a global shortage of aircraft available for lease.
9 January 2025, 18:00 PM

51,000 hajj slots remain vacant amid high reg costs

Around 51,000 hajj quotas remained unfulfilled as the deadline for hajj registration for next year ended on Sunday.
16 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Airport lounges for migrant workers

A dignified welcome

Dhaka airport finally opens lounges dedicated to migrant workers and their families
6 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Awami League MP Mouazzam Hossain Ratan

Ratan: The haunting shadow over Sunamganj wetlands

Land-grabbing, illegal sand-mining, and the iron grip over Sunamganj’s wetlands — these are just a few of the dark allegations that people whisper about former Awami League MP Mouazzam Hossain Ratan.
29 November 2024, 18:03 PM
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APBn at odds with aviation force over security duties

A conflict has emerged between the Aviation Security Force (AVSEC) and the Airport Armed Police Battalion (APBn) over security responsibilities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). APBn claims that AVSEC took control of their office on October 28, hindering their ability to perform duties effectively
21 November 2024, 20:00 PM

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