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Dhaka Airport rolls out free Wi-Fi service across all terminals
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (271+ words) Dhaka: Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam inaugurated free Wi-Fi service at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, on May 17. Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam; State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman…...
Airbus cuts Biman proposal to 10 aircraft after Boeing deal
1+ day, 45+ min ago (236+ words) Dhaka: Airbus has revised its aircraft proposal for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, reducing the offer from 14 aircraft to 10 following the national carrier's recent USD 3. 7 billion deal with Boeing. According to reports, the European manufacturer has proposed four A350-900 wide-body aircraft and six…...
Cargo crisis: Only one EDS scanner running at Dhaka Airport
1+ day, 25+ min ago (399+ words) Dhaka: Export cargo operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are under strain after three of the four Explosive Detection System (EDS) scanners used for screening outbound shipments became non-operational, raising concerns over delays, rising costs, and potential disruptions to air…...
Dubai Taxi Company plans to recruit 6, 000 Bangladeshi drivers this year
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (352+ words) Dhaka: A delegation from the Dubai Taxi Company met with Expatriates" Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury at his office on May 17, where the company expressed interest in recruiting 6, 000 Bangladeshi drivers this year. During the meeting, the minister…...
Air Astana marks 24 years since its inaugural flight
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (151+ words) Listen to this news Dhaka: Kazakhstan's national flag carrier, Air Astana, celebrated the 24th anniversary of its first commercial flight on May 15, marking its evolution from a small regional carrier into the largest airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus....
flydubai to become first UAE carrier to fly direct to Benghazi
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (230+ words) Listen to this news Dhaka: flydubai will launch direct flights to Benghazi on June 17, becoming the first UAE airline to connect Dubai with the Libyan city. The Dubai-based carrier said the thrice-weekly service to Benghazi's Benina International Airport will operate…...
Singapore Airlines launching flights to Madrid
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (225+ words) Singapore: Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch new services to Madrid and increase flight frequencies across several European destinations in the coming months. The five-times-weekly direct flights from Singapore to Madrid via Barcelona will start from October 26. The new service will…...
Air India logs record USD 2. 8 billion loss under Tata ownership
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (347+ words) Dhaka: Air India posted its largest annual loss since the Tata Group regained control of the carrier in 2022, reporting SGD 3. 56 billion, equivalent to approximately USD 2. 8 billion, in losses for fiscal year 2025-26. The figures emerged from Singapore Airlines' annual financial statements,…...
Hyatt Place Dhaka brings new hospitality mentality to capital
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (888+ words) Dhaka: In the rapidly expanding hospitality landscape of Dhaka, Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara is positioning itself not merely as another international hotel, but as a fresh approach to hospitality itself. Since opening its doors in October 2025, the hotel has steadily…...
Renaissance Dhaka unveils seasonal staycation offer
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (146+ words) Dhaka: Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel has unveiled its latest seasonal staycation package, offering guests a luxury city escape experience with exclusive lifestyle benefits and flexible check-in privileges. Starting from BDT 14, 999 net, the special offer includes premium accommodation along with savings…...