Making the most of your travel photography

These days, travel photography has become an inseparable part of travelling. Developing an efficient eye for travel photography is an ever-evolving process as every travel destination has its distinctive culture, landscapes and stories to display. Hence, it is not a very easy task for an amateur photographer to snap a perfect shot with one click of the camera. However, having some tips and tricks in mind, we can empower ourselves with photography skills and equipment and collect beautiful images with the cameras that we have at our disposal.
24 August 2022, 13:31 PM

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: Fulfilment of a dream

Twenty years ago, I had a dream that I would climb Kilimanjaro. On 13 July, 2022 at 11 AM, I summited the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, the Roof of Africa, Uhuru Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, 5895m!! For the most part, Kilimanjaro has been easy — nicely laid out trails, gradual inclines, steady pace, trekking for no more than 6 to 7 hours a day. All great, save for Summit night which started at 11 PM. This was the most horrific experience of my life. It literally, felt like a page out of Dante's Inferno. There were so many real moments when I truly wanted to quit.
24 August 2022, 13:13 PM

Visiting Manila and Los Banos

The Philippines is a diversified island country consisting of some 7,000 islands and islets. Interestingly, the Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was King of Spain during the Spanish colonisation of the islands in the 16th century. It is one of only two predominantly Roman Catholic countries in Asia, the other being East Timor. The country has always been one of my favourite destinations.
22 August 2022, 11:18 AM

Egypt introduces conditional on-arrival visa for Bangladeshis

Bangladeshi nationals will be able to avail on-arrival visa in Egypt.
20 August 2022, 13:15 PM

Top 5 lakes to visit in Bangladesh

Our country is covered with many magnificent lakes and water bodies. These lakes not only protect the natural environment, but are also mesmerising sights and wonderful places to go for recreation and contemplation. Here are top 5 must-see lakes which offer mesmerising sights, fun activities and much more.
20 August 2022, 09:57 AM

Biman flight to China’s Guangzhou takes off

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has started operating flights on Dhaka-Guangzhou route from today (August 18, 2022).
18 August 2022, 07:51 AM

Airline Sleeper Coach in Economy Class?

Not one to compromise on service quality, and having received a number of accolades for the same attribute in recent times, Air New Zealand is now set to give its economy class passengers a smoother flying experience on mid and long-haul flights. Bunk beds for the economy class would mean a definitive goodbye to stiff necks and legs, armrest wars with the next passenger and guarantee generally happier clients. The concept of what they call the “Skynest” has been in conception for about five years now and is set to make its debut in 2024.
17 August 2022, 13:59 PM

Biman will fly to China’s Guangzhou from August 18

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, will operate flights on Dhaka-Guangzhou-Dhaka route from August 18, 2022.
16 August 2022, 10:02 AM

Bird damages Biman Dreamliner engine at Sylhet airport; London flight rescheduled

A Boeing 787 aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was damaged after a bird hit an engine of the Dreamliner during landing at Sylhet Osmani International Airport this morning (August 14, 2022).
14 August 2022, 07:35 AM

Top 5 must-see mesmerising waterfalls in Bangladesh

From Sylhet to Bandarban, Bangladesh is blessed with mesmerising waterfalls. As they get lively in monsoon, the peak time to visit is between July and September. Keeping that in mind we recommend 5 must see waterfalls in Bangladesh.
11 August 2022, 08:45 AM

State Bank of India to manage visa centres in Bangladesh for 2 more years, agreement signed

The State Bank of India yesterday (August 10, 2022) was re-engaged as the agent for managing Indian Visa Application Centres in Bangladesh for another two years.
10 August 2022, 18:03 PM

Passengers at mass hearing share bitter experiences at the Dhaka airport

Passengers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, most of them migrant workers, today (August 10) opened up about their bitter experiences at the airport including mismanagement in luggage handling and misconduct by different staff and officials of HSIA and airlines.
10 August 2022, 15:53 PM

Airlines in India must share int’l passenger details with customs for “risk analysis”

India has made it compulsory for airlines to share international passengers’ details with the country’s customs authorities in order to undertake “risk analysis”.
10 August 2022, 07:35 AM

Hajj: Chronicling the journey

Every practicing Muslim wants to perform hajj – at least once in a lifetime since it’s obligatory. Those, who are eligible for performing this compulsory ritual of Islam, wait for a suitable opportunity to make this holy journey.
10 August 2022, 06:45 AM

Top 5 sea beaches in Cox’s Bazar

Sitting and sipping your favourite drink and waiting for the sunset to witness the radiant hue of the sea — experiences on the beaches of Cox’s Bazar are enticing as ever. When it comes to beaches, chances are you will think about the most popular tourist spots like Laboni Point, Inani or Himchori. If you are looking for great alternatives, let us recommend top 5 sea beaches in Cox's Bazar. The next time you are at Cox’s Bazar, don’t forget to check out the unique beaches that soothes your wanderlust.
8 August 2022, 09:50 AM

Hong Kong lessens Covid quarantine for travellers to 3 days

Hong Kong will shorten the Covid-19 hotel quarantine period for all arrivals to three days from seven, taking another step to gradually unwind stringent pandemic rules that have isolated the Asian financial hub.
8 August 2022, 07:00 AM

US-Bangla Airlines to resume Dhaka-Bangkok flights from Sept 1

US-Bangla Airlines is going to resume its flights on the Dhaka-Bangkok-Dhaka route from September 1.
6 August 2022, 14:56 PM

Climbing on with Rope4: Learning the basics of mountaineering

Rope4 is a platform which aims to share knowledge and educate youths and adults alike on Outdoor Activities. Rope4 was founded in 2017 by Mohiuddin Mahi a Certified Mountaineering Trainer and Instructor who graduated from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. It works to help young individuals to nurture latent physical and mental strength to unearth their potential abilities.
6 August 2022, 10:30 AM

Travelling on an ‘almost empty’ wallet

What do you do when wanderlust strikes, but you have just hit rock bottom on your wallet? Feed the lust, is what. Of course, travelling first class, shopping at branded stores and staying at five-star accommodation may not be on the cards for you but none of those things have anything to do with actual travelling. If you are already laughing, save the giggles for we may just change your mind by the end of this article.
4 August 2022, 12:35 PM

Thai Airways resuming flights to Saudi after 32 years, no Hajj flight from Bangladesh yet

Thai Airways will start operating commercial flights to Saudi Arabia again in August, after more than three decades, as diplomatic ties between the two kingdoms have improved.
3 August 2022, 17:09 PM