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US-Bangla launches flights to Chennai US-Bangla Airlines, a leading private sector carrier of the country, has launched regular flights to Chennai today, March 31, becoming the first Bangladeshi airline to...Turkish Airlines’ Agency Award Night heldTurkish Airlines organised an Agency Award Night on March 27 at Radisson Blue Dhaka Water Garden to recognise their top performing passenger and cargo agents...Saudi travelers stranded in Dhaka due to technical issues in aircraftThe SV-3253 of Saudi Arabian Airlines flying to Saudi Arab had to return back to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka after discovering ‘technical difficulty’ midflight...US-Bangla operates three flights daily on Dhaka-Sylhet-Dhaka routeUS-Bangla Airlines will operate three flights daily on Dhaka-Sylhet-Dhaka route from March 31.To cater to the needs of Sylhet residents, US-Bangla launched an evening flight...The Palace Luxury Resort offers exclusive package for AprilThe Palace Luxury Resort is offering an exclusive package which includes free kids stay for families to enjoy their next vacation at the largest resort...Jet Airways suspends operations to DhakaJet Airways has stopped flights to 13 international routes including Dhaka till the end of April for being on the verge of collapse.The hard up...Scoot suspends flights on Dhaka- Singapore route.Scoot suspends all flights between Singapore and Dhaka with effect from 30 April 2019.General Sales Agent of Scoot Tigerair Pte Ltd in Bangladesh- NOVOAIR in...UNWFP and SR Asia hold roundtable discussion on “Adequate Nutrition for Workers”UNWFP and Social Responsibility (SR) Asia Bangladesh jointly organised a roundtable discussion on “Adequate Nutrition for workers – Economic and Social Benefits of Fortified Rice”...US-Bangla Airlines launches flights to ChennaiUS-Bangla Airlines becomes the first Bangladeshi airline to launch flights to Chennai, India from March 31, announced the carrier at a press conference held at...Turkey invests USD550 million for 167 new hotel projectsA new report published by The Hotel Association of Turkey (TÜROB) marks a rising trend in the country’s tourism sector in 2018. The report, based...WTA to host Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in MauritiusWorld Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that it will host its Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Mauritius on June 1.The leading travel industry...CCN and Microsoft launch world’s first air cargo blockchainSingapore’s Cargo Community Network (CCN) and Microsoft have launched the world’s first blockchain-based air cargo billing, costing and reconciliation system.Announced at the IATA World Cargo...Singapore temporarily suspends operations of 737 MAXThe Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore in a statement issued yesterday, April 12 ordered temporary suspension of all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in and out...BD airports take additional security measures for passengers’ safetyAll airports in Bangladesh have taken additional security measures for the safety of passengers.The airlines have requested their customers to report at the airport early...Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden appoints Ramanithara EAMRamanithara Shanmugam has been promoted to Executive Assistant Manager of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, effective from March 1.Ramanithara’s career in hotel and hospitality management...Women form over 40% of the workforce at the Emirates GroupOn the occasion of International Women’s Day Emirates has released a video that celebrates the diversity of its female staff and highlights the varied roles...Emirates wins ‘Favourite Middle East Airline Premium Cabin’ AwardEmirates has won ‘Favourite Middle East Airline, Premium Cabin’ at the Conde Nast Middle East Reader’s Choice Awards. The awards, conferred by reader-generated votes across...Hong Kong Airlines tops world's punctual airline listHong Kong Airlines becomes the world's most punctual airline with 83.57 percent of its planes arriving and leaving on time, according to a study from...The Peninsula Chittagong offers buy 3 get 1 free buffet lunchThe Peninsula Chittagong brings the best deal for a business lunch, be that for a quick bite with colleagues or an important meeting to make...Online marketplaces moving faster in tour booking raceTour and activity bookings through online marketplaces increased in 2018 compared to 2017, according to a report from TrekkSoft.The tours technology specialist says total bookings...FDCB Fashion Fair Spring 2019 commencesFashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) has organised a two-day fashion fest named FDCB Fashion Fair Spring 2019, being held from March 1 to March...Photo ID mandatory for air travelAll passengers travelling by air on the domestic route must produce their valid photo identity card at the check-in counter along with the ticket. Otherwise,...Confirmation on Biman hijacker’s gun being real or not still pendingCivil Aviation and Tourism Ministry is yet to confirm whether the pistol used by the Biman “hijacker” was a toy or a real gun.Mohibul Haque,...Indian Airports beef up security following hijack threatIndia's busiest airport Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and others around the country have tightened security following a threat made to hijack an Air...Nepal becomes Partner Country of NOVOAIR Dhaka Travel Mart 2019Nepal, which has announced the year 2020 as the Visit Nepal year, has become partner country of the coming NOVOAIR Dhaka Travel Mart 2019. It...Thai Airways pilot saves 344 passengers from severe air disasterOne of the doors of a Thai Airways plane was left open in-flight, forcing the pilot to dump thousands of gallons of fuel in the...Plane damage forces Israeli PM to extend trip to WarsawBenjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, was forced to spend another night in Warsaw after the plane, a Boeing 777, on which he was scheduled...Emirates to link Phnom Penh and Bangkok with daily serviceEmirates will link Phnom Penh and Bangkok with its new daily service set to launch on June 1, 2019. The service from Dubai to Phnom...TASK holds Kashmir Road Show cum Interactive Seminar at Gulshan ClubTravel Agents Society of Kashmir (TASK) organised an interactive seminar cum road show held at Patio Hall – Gulshan Club Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday,...AlBL holds EDP at Al-Arafah TowerTraining and Research Institute of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd. (AIBL) held an Executive Development Program (EDP) titled ‘Internal Investment Risk Cutting System’ at the capital’s...Three Bangla books on nuclear energy unveiled at Ekushey Book FairROSATOM State Atomic Energy Corporation of Russia and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) jointly published three Bangla books on nuclear energy at Ekushey Book Fair...Turkish Cargo to start operations at Istanbul Airport in MarchTurkish Cargo has confirmed to start offering services from Istanbul Airport from its opening on March 2.Then on, the airline will cut its passenger services...“Bangladesh has developed surpassing expectations”“With the expert and progressive lead of honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has developed surpassing expectations,” said Wendy Warner, Country Manager for Bangladesh, International...ANA acquires 9.5 pc of PAL sharesThe parent firm of Japan's biggest airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) purchased a minority stake in the flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), ending PAL's search...NOVOAIR joins as title sponsorNOVOAIR, a private sector airline of the country, supports the 16th edition of the international tourism fair Dhaka Travel Mart 2019 as the title sponsor...SIA launches digital innovation lab for staffSingapore Airlines (SIA) officially opened its digital innovation lab, known as KrisLab, on Wednesday, January 30.KrisLab is designed to serve as a collaborative workspace for...Dhaka Regency offers romantic extravaganza for Valentine’sDhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has arranged a host of events and promotions to keep the guests engaged this year on Valentine’s Day.Celebration in the...Asia Pacific Airlines record solid growth in 2018An encouraging growth in international air passenger demand, with continued expansion in the global economy lending support to business and leisure travel markets throughout the...Regent Airways launches mobile app for customersRegent Airways has launched its mobile app through a press conference held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the city on Sunday, January 27,...MTB inaugurates 24/7 CRM booth at Agrabad, ChattogramMutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) has recently opened its second 24/7 Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) Booth at Agrabad, Chattogram.Anis A. Khan, Managing Director and CEO,...Farm Fresh Children’s Day Jan 25“Farm Fresh Children’s Day” will be organised by Farm Fresh, the consumer milk brand of Akij Group, at Kalabagan sports field in the city on...Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden receives Safehotels Executive Level Certificate againRadisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden announces that it has been awarded the Safehotels Executive Level Certification for a second consecutive year in 2019 as it...Cats Eye offers discount on all productsCats Eye has brought formal and casual clothes with quality fabrics, pattern variations and tailoring specialties only for men at an affordable price.The brand is...AsiaYo gets $7m from Alibaba fund for international expansionAsiaYo, a Taiwan-based vacation rental platform, has raised US$7 million in series B funding. The round was led by Alibaba Taiwan Entrepreneurs Fund and China...Govt. takes BDT 1300 crore project to develop tourism industry,Md Mahbub Ali, State Minister, Civil Aviation and Tourism said, “The tourism industry of Bangladesh is an infinite source of immense possibilities. To make it one...Mahbub Ali takes over as State Minister for Civil Aviation and TourismMd Mahbub Ali has taken over as State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism. He was elected Member of Parliament from Habiganj-4 (Chunarughat-Madhabpur) in the...Burger King launches new outlet @ Balaka BhabanBurger King Restaurant has opened its eighth restaurant at Balaka Bhaban, Mirpur Road (beside Balaka Cinema Hall gate). M Jahangir Alam FCMA, CEO of Bangla...Smartphone Expo welcomes huge crowd on second day @ BICCTechShohor Smartphone and Tab Expo welcomed huge crowd on Friday, the second day, as consumers rushed to grab their favorite gadgets on the weekend at...FSIBL and BRU signs deal for tuition fess collectionFirst Security Islami Bank Limited (FSIBL) and Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) signed contract for collecting the university’s tuition fees on 6 January 2018 at...China Southern Airlines decides to part from SkyTeam allianceChina Southern Airlines is set to leave the SkyTeam alliance as it decides not to renew its contract with one of the world’s three major...