Capt Mahbubur Rahman, Capt Syed Nazmul Hasan elected president, GS of Bangladesh Airlines’ Pilot Association

Captain Mahbubur Rahman and Captain Syed Nazmul Hasan have been elected president and general secretary of Bangladesh Airlines’ Pilot Association for a two-year term.
25 January 2021, 11:51 AM

Travel agency amendment bill passed with provision of punishment for law violators

Bangladesh Travel Agency (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed in the parliament today with a provision of punishment for violating the law.
25 January 2021, 07:08 AM

Quarantine for incoming passengers from London extended to 7 days

The government has decided to extend the four-day quarantine period to seven days for incoming passengers from London.
23 January 2021, 09:22 AM

4 things to enjoy at Mawa

If you are someone who loves driving and/or enjoys long drive the Dhaka Mawa highway will be a treat.
21 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Emirates first airlines to try out 'digital passport'

Emirates Airlines has partnered up with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to try out the first-ever “digital passport”, known as the IATA Travel Pass. The IATA Travel Pass will allow passengers to easily manage their travel documents or clearances digitally, aligning with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.
20 January 2021, 10:52 AM

US-Bangla Airlines plans flights on Dhaka-Dubai route from Feb 1

US-Bangla Airlines has planned to operate flights on Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka route from February 1.
18 January 2021, 13:13 PM

PIA plane repossessed at Kuala Lumpur while operating flight

A Pakistan International Airlines plane has been held back by Malaysian authorities due to a British court case over the jet’s lease, the airline said on Friday, adding it would pursue the matter through diplomatic channels.
15 January 2021, 14:19 PM

Turkish Airlines fined Tk 3 lakh for bringing passengers with no Covid-19 negative certificates

A mobile court at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport fined Turkish Airlines Tk three lakh for bringing three passengers who didn't have Covid-19 negative certificate.
15 January 2021, 11:53 AM

Six more foreign airlines express interest in operating flights to Dhaka

Six more foreign airlines -- Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, Iran Air, Iraqi Airways and two airlines from India -- have expressed interest to operate flights to Dhaka due to favourable regulatory policy, vibrant market and high profitability.
14 January 2021, 13:10 PM

Biman turns 49

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier, has turned 49.
4 January 2021, 15:54 PM

Qatar Airways fined Tk 5 lakh for carrying Covid-19 positive passenger

A mobile court at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport yesterday evening fined Qatar Airways Tk five lakh for carrying a Covid-19 positive passenger in its flight.
25 December 2020, 18:07 PM

Work underway to operate flights 24/7 at all airports: state minister for civil aviation

State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali today said that work is underway to operate flights 24 hours a day at all airports in the country.
23 December 2020, 12:09 PM

Covid-19: Biman suspends Muscat-bound flights for a week

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has cancelled all of its flights to Oman for one week from Tuesday following a travel ban issued by the country.
21 December 2020, 18:58 PM

Biman plans to resume flights to Kathmandu from Feb 1

Biman plans to resume regular flight operation on Dhaka-Kathmandu route from February after a 10-months recess.
21 December 2020, 11:59 AM

Singapore to open business travel bubble for all countries from January

Singapore will open a new segregated travel lane for a limited number of business, official and high economic value travellers from all countries, the government said on Tuesday, as part of efforts to revive its key travel and hospitality sectors.
15 December 2020, 05:20 AM

Dense fog causes disruption in flight operations

Three flights of China Southern, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Malindo Air couldn’t land at the Dhaka airport on Tuesday night due to heavy fog, leaving several hundred passengers stranded.
9 December 2020, 09:52 AM

Emirates to operate 2 flights daily from Dhaka, starting Dec 14

Emirates has announced it will operate two flights daily from Dhaka, starting from December 14, to meet the growing demand of passengers.
8 December 2020, 10:16 AM

‘Dhrubatara’, Biman’s new Dash 8-400, lands in Dhaka

The brand new Dash 8-400 aircraft landed in Dhaka today and was add to the Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet.
24 November 2020, 14:37 PM

Brand new Dash 8-400 aircraft to be added to Biman fleet Nov 24

A brand new Dash 8-400 aircraft is going to be added to the fleet of Biman Bangladesh Airlines on November 24.
22 November 2020, 16:48 PM

China maintains ban on Boeing 737 MAX flights

China's aviation regulator will not yet allow Boeing's troubled 737 MAX jet to fly in the company's biggest market owing to lingering safety concerns, despite the US lifting a ban on commercial flights.
20 November 2020, 05:59 AM