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India introduces 48-hour free cancellation window, stricter refund policies on airline tickets

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has unveiled a set of comprehensive reforms aimed at improving the airline ticket cancellation and refund process. The new regula... Read More


Nepal's IT service exports reach estimated USD 1 billion annually; industry seeks policy push

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Nepal's information technology (IT) service exports have climbed to an estimated NPR 145 billion, equivalent to USD 1 billion, annually, according to the Nepal Association for Softwa... Read More


Islamabad Airport becomes Pakistan's first fully cashless airport

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Islamabad International Airport has become Pakistan's first fully cashless airport, marking a significant step toward digital transformation and enhanced passenger convenience. Unde... Read More


Thailand to raise international departure charge to THB 1,120 from June 20

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Airports of Thailand (AOT) will increase the international departure passenger service charge (PSC) to THB 1,120, equivalent to USD 36, effective June 20, 2026, across all six of its... Read More


Air Canada introduces 20 new routes for summer 2026, boosting capacity by 15%

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Air Canada announced its largest summer network expansion in recent years on February 20, adding 20 new routes and increasing overall capacity by 15% compared to summer 2025. Bookin... Read More


ALPA says ALERT Act falls short on cockpit traffic technology mandate

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is pushing back on the US House's newly introduced Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026, saying the bill does n... Read More


Etihad Rail reveals new UAE passenger train experience

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Etihad Rail has revealed new details on what passengers can expect when services start operating later this year. The passenger experience has been shaped around how people actually ... Read More


Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from Bangladesh, 39 other countries

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has banned the import of poultry and table eggs from 40 countries, including Bangladesh, aimed at protecting public health and ensuring ... Read More


Embraer, Adani sign MoU to set up E175 assembly line in India

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a final assembly line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet in India. The agreement was ... Read More


Iraq says Baghdad Airport closure due to 'technical problem'

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Iraq's transport ministry said on Wednesday, February 25, a temporary shutdown of Baghdad International Airport was caused by an "emergency technical problem," denying reports of any... Read More