Hiking and Trekking in Bandarban

The greenery of Bandarban offers an ideal escape from the monotony of urban life and is suitable for hiking. Here are some places in Bandarban that should be on every hiker's bucket list.
3 August 2022, 12:02 PM

Biman launches web check-in for int’l passengers, hopes it’ll cut down waiting time at airport

Biman Bangladesh Airlines launched web check-in for international passengers yesterday (August 1, 2022).
2 August 2022, 12:29 PM

In Thailand, cannabis and tourism are "a match"

The RG420 cannabis cafe opened just four days ago in Khao San, an area of Bangkok popular with backpackers - and already it's crammed with customers.
1 August 2022, 12:13 PM

Number of air passengers fall on Jashore, Barishal routes following Padma Bridge inauguration

Air passengers from Dhaka to Jashore and Barishal have dropped significantly as many southbound travellers are preferring to travel by road following the inauguration of Padma Bridge in late June.
31 July 2022, 14:01 PM

SpiceJet asked to operate 50% of its fleet after several technical glitches

India’s civil aviation sector regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) yesterday (July 27, 2022) instructed low-cost carrier SpiceJet to operate maximum of 50 percent of its flights for the next eight weeks after several of its planes reported technical malfunctions recently.
28 July 2022, 09:09 AM

Your guide to the floating guava market of Bhimruli, Pirojpur

Whenever you think of floating markets selling fresh vegetables and fruit, the Cabiao floating market in Philippines or Damnoen Saduak market of Thailand comes to mind first. In Bangladesh however, not many people know about the floating markets that are in operation in the division of Barishal, one of them is situated in Pirojpur, famous for guavas that are sold during its peak season.
27 July 2022, 09:06 AM

Round-trip economy ticket of Biman's Dhaka-Toronto flight to cost Tk 1.80 lakh

The much-awaited Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Dhaka-Toronto flight will finally start operating from tomorrow (July 27, 2022).
26 July 2022, 13:06 PM

Guide to a Memorable Trip to Pabna

One of the most well-known districts in Rajshahi Division is Pabna. Presently known for the Rooppur Nuclear Powerplant, Pabna district is historical, beautiful and easily accessible, making it a great place to visit. If you have a small vacation, Pabna could be your next destination for a quick gateway.
24 July 2022, 08:25 AM

Sri Lanka’s passport ranks higher than Bangladesh’s as per Henley Index

Bangladesh’s passport climbed four spots compared to last year in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, the pioneer ranking of world’s travel documents.
19 July 2022, 13:05 PM

Biman boss explains why passengers had to sit in plane with no AC, no food in Kolkata

The Dhaka-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines finally departed from Kolkata airport after over 150 passengers had to sit in the aircraft with no air condition and food for hours.
19 July 2022, 06:17 AM

With no AC, food, 150 Biman passengers stranded inside flight at Kolkata Airport

With no AC, food, 150 Biman passengers stranded inside flight at Kolkata Airport
18 July 2022, 20:06 PM

Local airlines to face hurdles as jet fuel price goes up yet again

Local airlines will face a severe blow and lose global competitiveness due to the unprecedented increase in jet fuel prices in the domestic market yet again.
16 July 2022, 15:07 PM

Top 7 Instagrammable places in Bangladesh

Being one of the most densely populated countries in the world for its size, Bangladesh has lots to offer digital nomads and travellers. Form getting a fabled shot of the last remaining Royal Bengal Tigers of Sundarbans, calming waves of Saint Martin’s Island or the red water lilies of Brahmanbaria, one can find the most Instagrammable places in this lush green country.
15 July 2022, 10:34 AM

Dancing in the storm

In the wake of a looming political and economic storm in Sri Lanka, I took a train to the country’s cultural Kandy, with the intention to learn its popular traditional dance form called Ves Natum. This quest for the silver lining landed me in Amunugama, an ancient village named after the celebrated family of dancers and drummers who once performed at the courts of the Kandyan kings.
8 July 2022, 21:39 PM

Manaus and deep in the Amazon!

Manaus is the capital city of the state of Amazonas in the North Region of Brazil. Located on the north bank of the Negro River, above the confluence of the rivers Negro and Solimões, which later form the mighty Amazon, it is the most populous city of both the Brazilian state of Amazonas and the Amazon rainforest, and thus the hub of tourism for the adventurous.
8 July 2022, 20:41 PM

"Can't let tourists come to Thailand and say because it's cheap"

Thailand's hotels, businesses, and private hospitals should refrain from offering big discounts to lure tourists and focus instead on raising the country's value as a premium travel destination, government ministers said on Monday (July 4).
4 July 2022, 15:15 PM

Biman to operate 58 additional flights on domestic routes for Eid

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has increased 58 flights (round trip) on different domestic routes due to passengers’ demand on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
4 July 2022, 11:58 AM

Biman completes pre-hajj flights, 29,992 pilgrims ferried to Saudi Arabia

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has completed its pre-hajj flights this year – carrying 29,992 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
4 July 2022, 09:52 AM

Saudia offers new luggage service for hajj passengers

Saudia is offering a new luggage service for its hajj passengers – collecting luggage from their hotel or other accommodation in Makkah and Madinah 24 hours before departure, and delivering it to the correct airport baggage centre – before they arrive.
3 July 2022, 11:17 AM

Claims of Bangladeshis with multiple entry Indian visa barred at Petrapole “unfounded”: High Commission

India today termed as “entirely unfounded” some reports on social media that are claiming Bangladeshi nationals holding multiple entry visas are being denied entry into India at Petrapole border if their previous visit to India was within three months.
3 July 2022, 10:22 AM