Biman makes changes in key posts

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has brought changes in two major posts, a move that will benefit passengers and make the national flag carrier more efficient, according to insiders.
1 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Biman makes changes in key posts

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has brought changes in two major posts, a move which will benefit passengers and bring further efficiency to the national flag carrier, insiders said..Capt S Hossain, who was chief of planning and scheduling department, has been replaced by Capt Ishtiaq Ahmed, sai
1 March 2023, 11:48 AM

Biman paying for hiring unqualified Boeing 777 pilots

In February last year, Biman recruited a batch of contractual pilots to fly its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, claiming that it needed pilots immediately due to a shortage.
1 March 2023, 01:00 AM

Novoair to resume flights to Barishal from March 1

Due to a shortage of passengers, Novoair temporarily suspended flights on the Barishal route from August 1 last year
26 February 2023, 07:10 AM

Where did most Bangladeshi migrant workers go in 2022?

Over 11.35 lakh Bangladeshis migrated to foreign nations in 2022, the highest ever in the history of the south Asian country.
13 January 2023, 09:00 AM

Tk 32.46cr dues: Govt confiscates Regent Airways’ bank account

The government has confiscated the bank accounts of Regent Airways to collect dues worth Tk 32.46 crore, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal told parliament today.
10 January 2023, 15:11 PM

8 flights diverted from Dhaka airport due to dense fog

Eight flights could not land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport due to thick fog today.
8 January 2023, 05:42 AM

Question Paper Leak: Another Biman official removed

A second official whose name came up in the investigation into question paper leak of Biman’s recruitment exam was removed from his post yesterday.
4 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Biman test question leak: Another official transferred

A second official whose name came up in the investigation into irregularities in Biman Bangladesh's recruitment exam question paper leak was transferred today.
4 January 2023, 12:56 PM

Dhaka airport: 1 int'l flight diverted, 7 delayed due to dense fog

Heavy fog disrupts flight operations at Dhaka airport for fourth consecutive day today. At least one international flight was diverted, and seven others were delayed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) today.
4 January 2023, 10:07 AM

Biman failing to tap into its sleek fleet

Despite having a fleet of 21 modern aeroplanes, the largest in its history, Biman has spread its wings to just three new destinations in the last five years.
4 January 2023, 01:30 AM

Dorm for expatriate workers: Good initiative that needs promotion

Expatriate workers usually come to Dhaka one of two days ahead of their flight abroad from different districts of the country.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Advance passenger info’ to bolster air travel security

To bolster security for air travel, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is going to set up Advance Passenger Information (API) system, which can catch unauthorised travel and use of fraudulent documents.
29 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Goals: good governance, accountability, transparency

Ensuring good governance, accountability and transparency from the topmost to the lowest level of Biman will be the main focus of the newly-appointed Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Shafiul Azim.
28 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Int'l routes: Biman operated with 23% vacant seats in 6 months

Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated with 23 percent vacant seats on various internationals destinations in the last six months.
23 December 2022, 04:29 AM

4 flights diverted from Dhaka airport due to dense fog

Four flights of different airlines were unable to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka today due to dense fog.
15 December 2022, 07:57 AM

Novoair flight delay triggers scuffle at Saidpur airport

A scuffle broke out between Dhaka-bound passengers and Novoair staff at Saidpur Airport this morning over a delayed flight.
11 December 2022, 16:39 PM

Dhaka-Hyderabad: IndiGo increases flights

India’s IndiGo Airlines has increased its weekly number of flights to three from existing two on Hyderabad-Dhaka-Hyderabad route.
8 December 2022, 18:00 PM

IndiGo increases flights on Dhaka-Hyderabad route to 3 per week

After an increase in number of passengers, India's IndiGo Airlines has increased its weekly flights to three from two on the Hyderabad-Dhaka–Hyderabad route.
8 December 2022, 12:00 PM

Biman MD, CEO Zahid removed

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and CEO Zahid Hossain was removed from his post yesterday.
7 December 2022, 18:00 PM