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Emirates customers surpass one million Starlink Wi-Fi connections
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (189+ words) Dubai: Emirates customers have made more than one million connections to the airline's complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi service since its introduction across the fleet seven months ago. Passengers have already used more than one petabyte of data, with many describing the…...
Etihad confirms Dhaka service to continue year-round
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (322+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Etihad Airways has confirmed its Abu Dhabi'Dhaka service will now operate year-round, citing strong demand since the route's launch, as the airline also boosts capacity on several other services across its network. More from Airlines and…...
Asian carriers' Europe gains shrink as Gulf airlines bounce back
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (328+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Asian airlines that picked up passengers and pushed fares higher on European routes following the start of the Iran conflict are now watching those gains shrink as Gulf carriers restore capacity and cut prices, according to…...
BD suffers pilot shortage, requires 70 new pilots annually: US-Bangla CEO
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (771+ words) Lutfor Rahman, CEO of US-Bangla Airlines said this while talking to The Bangladesh Monitor at his office in the capital. As our country's flying academies have been producing poor number of pilots due to limitations with aircraft, maintenance, airspace and…...
South Asia's largest discount festival to debut in Dhaka this December
20+ hour, 43+ min ago (357+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Bangladesh is set to host what organizers describe as South Asia's largest discount festival, with the inaugural Dhaka Discount Fest 2026 scheduled to take place in the capital from December 10 to 12. South Asia's largest discount festival to…...
Bangladesh, Morocco eye cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime, manpower sectors
20+ hour, 53+ min ago (346+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Bangladesh and Morocco have agreed to explore closer cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime industries, and manpower recruitment as the two countries seek to expand economic ties and diversify bilateral collaboration. More from NRB Connect South Asia's largest…...
dnata secures seven-year ground handling license at Schiphol
1+ day, 56+ min ago (358+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Global air and travel services provider dnata has been re-awarded a ground handling license at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), reinforcing its position at one of Europe's key aviation hubs. More from Airports and Infrastructure dnata secures…...
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan names acclaimed Egyptian chef as culinary head
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (350+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan has appointed Chef Mohamed Kassem as its new executive chef, bringing over 18 years of international culinary experience to the property. dnata secures seven-year ground handling license at Schiphol Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan…...
IHG, Marriott go neck-and-neck in country's premium hospitality market
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (659+ words) Dhaka: Bangladesh's branded hospitality sector is witnessing a tightly contested race between two global giants - IHG Hotels and Resorts and Marriott International - both currently operating four hotels each in the country, as international chains deepen their footprint in the capital's…...
Govt promotes ethnic tourism for sector development
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (258+ words) Dhaka: The government is working to advance the country's tourism sector through job creation and the promotion of ethnic tourism, said Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroz Khanam at a ceremony held in Sylhet on June 19. The Minister said this…...