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Study finds UAE travelers spend big at airports, second only to China

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- UAE passport holders are among the top airport spenders in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, second only to Chinese travelers, a new study finds. The Airports Council International (... Read More


Air India, IndiGo A320s clip wings during taxi at Mumbai Airport

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Wings of an Air India A320 and an IndiGo A320 scraped against each other while taxiing at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, February 3. The incid... Read More


Chattogram Port work stoppage enters sixth day; shipping adviser holds emergency talks

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The work stoppage at Chattogram Port, called in protest against the government's decision to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal to Dubai-based operator DP World, has entered its... Read More


Sri Lanka court orders arrest of ex-speaker's son over Airbus deal

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara on Monday, February 2, ordered the arrest and production before court of Shameendra Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former Speaker Chamal Ra... Read More


New Terminal One at JFK nears completion, promises world-class passenger experience

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- A massive new Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport is nearing completion, aiming to transform passenger experience and airport operations. The 2.6 million-square-foot... Read More


Jail Pavilion records BDT 7cr sales, secures general category win at DITF

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The Bangladesh Jail Pavilion has emerged as the top winner in the general pavilion category at the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF), marking a significant milestone in priso... Read More


Foreign jobs of Bangladeshis fall 21pc in January

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Overseas employment opportunities for Bangladeshi workers saw a notable slowdown in January 2026, with the number of outbound workers dropping by just over 21 percent from the previou... Read More


Gloria Guevara appointed WTTC chief

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), on January 19, announced that Gloria Guevara has been appointed as President and CEO by its Operating Committee. Returning to the role, s... Read More


Dalai Lama wins Grammy for spoken-word album

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has won his first-ever Grammy Award at the age of 90 for his spoken-word album "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama". ... Read More


January exports up 11.2pc to USD 4.41bn

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Merchandise exports from Bangladesh in January increased 11.22 percent month-on-month to USD 4.41 billion, fueled by stronger garment shipments, according to data from the Export Prom... Read More