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Biman invites bids to dry lease single 737-800 aircraft

Bangladesh, July 15 -- As per the mandatory requirements, the aircraft must have a maximum takeoff weight of 79,000 kg and be equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, each generating 26,300 lbs of thrust, an... Read More


Emirates retrofit programme reaches 100-aircraft milestone

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Since the programme began in November 2022, 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s have undergone comprehensive nose-to-tail upgrades at Emirates Engineering in Dubai. By December 2... Read More


Pre-registration for Hajj 2027 begins for expatriate Bangladeshis

Bangladesh, July 15 -- According to an official notification signed by Deputy Secretary Mohammad Shafiuzzaman Bhuiyan, expatriates can perform Hajj through either government or private arrangements an... Read More


Bangladesh promotes academic diplomacy with book donation to Maldives National University

Bangladesh, July 15 -- MNU Vice Chancellor Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam formally received the books during a ceremony at the university's seminar room, according to a press release. The event was attend... Read More


EBL partners with Aleph to strengthen digital presence

Bangladesh, July 15 -- An agreement to this effect was signed at EBL Head Office in Dhaka on July 13, 2026, by M. Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking, EBL, and... Read More


British High Commission hosts reception to honor Bangladesh's Commonwealth Games athletes

Bangladesh, July 14 -- The British High Commission in Dhaka on July 14 hosted a send-off reception for Bangladeshi athletes who will represent the country at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Sc... Read More


Bangladesh seeks expanded educational migration to Japan

Bangladesh, July 14 -- Bangladesh has stepped up efforts to expand educational migration to Japan, with Ambassador to Japan Md. Daud Ali urging greater academic cooperation and student exchange progra... Read More


US cultural preservation funding in Bangladesh tops USD 1 million

Bangladesh, July 13 -- During a courtesy call at the Ministry of Cultural Affairs at the Bangladesh Secretariat, the two sides discussed expanding cooperation in cultural preservation, educational exc... Read More


Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to reduce Hajj airfare, accommodation costs

Bangladesh, July 13 -- The request was made during a meeting between Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam, State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, and Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. A... Read More


CID sues Flight Expert executives in BDT 35 crore money laundering case

Bangladesh, July 13 -- The case was lodged with Motijheel Police Station on July 11 under Sections 4(2) and 4(4) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012 (amended in 2015), following an investigat... Read More