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Airplane mode on flights: what really happens if you skip it?

Dhaka, March 31 -- Most air travelers have heard the instruction to enable airplane mode before a flight takes off, but few fully understand the reasoning - and some have simply forgotten to do it alt... Read More


Top 10 safest countries for travel in 2026

Dhaka, March 30 -- Traveling outside the country, especially to a new destination, brings an array of excitements, ranging from adventure to cultural discovery. However, even when the excitements prev... Read More


Cathay to raise fuel surcharge by 34%

Dhaka, March 29 -- Cathay Pacific will raise fuel surcharges on all flights by 34% due to rising oil costs stemming from the Middle East war. "The price of jet fuel comprises both the crude oil compo... Read More


Massive data breach at Shwapno puts millions of customers at risk

Dhaka, March 29 -- One of Bangladesh's largest supermarket chains Shwapno has fallen victim to a major cyberattack, exposing sensitive information of millions of customers. Hackers are reportedly dema... Read More


Vietnam opens market to Bangladeshi potato imports

Dhaka, March 28 -- The government of Vietnam has officially opened its market for the import of potatoes from Bangladesh. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam on Friday, March 27, g... Read More


High airfares threaten to ruin global holiday season, rising by up to 560pc

Dhaka, March 27 -- Ticket prices on major routes between Asia and Europe have surged by as much as 560 percent this month, with expectations that they will remain high throughout the summer and into t... Read More


US Embassy clarifies reasons behind suspension of immigrant visas for Bangladeshis

Dhaka, March 23 -- The US Embassy in Bangladesh has clarified that the recent pause on issuing immigrant visas for Bangladeshi nationals stems from concerns over the use of public welfare benefits in ... Read More


Boeing's new wide-body clears another certification hurdle

Dhaka, March 21 -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized Boeing to advance its long-delayed 777-9 jetliner into the fourth phase of certification testing, the American aerospace gia... Read More


India introduces new directives to cut airline seat charges

Dhaka, March 21 -- India has directed airlines to make at least 60% of seats on every flight available at no additional cost, addressing growing passenger complaints over hidden seat selection fees. ... Read More


FAA bans visual separation between helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft in busy airspace

Dhaka, March 21 -- The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a general notice suspending the use of visual separation between fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in busy airspaces, requi... Read More