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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
‘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
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 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 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
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
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
A dignified welcome
Dhaka airport finally opens lounges dedicated to migrant workers and their families
6 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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
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