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EBL approves 28% dividend at 34th AGM

Bangladesh, June 11 -- Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) has approved a 28% dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025, at its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today. The approved dividend comprises 25... Read More


Four domestic airports to be upgraded as international gateways

Bangladesh, June 11 -- The government has unveiled a plan to upgrade Rajshahi, Cox's Bazar, Jashore, and Saidpur airports into international gateways as part of efforts to strengthen air connectivity,... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026 spurs uneven flight demand across host cities

Bangladesh, June 10 -- The tournament, scheduled across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will be the first World Cup hosted by three nations. It will also feature an expanded 48-tea... Read More


Bangladesh, Netherlands reaffirm commitment to strengthen migration cooperation, human capital development

Bangladesh, June 9 -- The issue was discussed during a courtesy call by Dutch Ambassador to Bangladesh Joris van Bommel on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Forei... Read More


FedEx, China Southern Air Logistics sign strategic cooperation MoU

Bangladesh, June 9 -- The signing took place on June 2 in Guangzhou, China. FedEx China President Poh-Yian Koh and China Southern Air Logistics Chairman Li Xiao signed the agreement, with FedEx Chief ... Read More


Air India, Thai Airways sign MoU to deepen partnership

Bangladesh, June 9 -- The MoU was signed on June 7 on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The two Star Alliance member carriers intend to enter into a codeshar... Read More


Emirates plans daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart

Bangladesh, June 9 -- Emirates has announced plans to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, subject to approval from the German Federal Ministry of Transport, with the airline set to invest mo... Read More


Thailand to enforce proof of funds rules from June 9

Bangladesh, June 8 -- Thailand's Immigration Authority is implementing new proof of funds requirements for foreign travelers, effective June 9. Under the new guidelines, travelers entering on a visa ... Read More


Bangladesh to launch Tourism Satellite Account 2026-27 to measure economic impact

Bangladesh, June 8 -- The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), under its Statistics and Informatics Division, will hold a workshop on June 9 to formally introduce the Tourism Satellite Account 2026-... Read More


Bangladesh, Spain eye stronger migration cooperation, people-to-people connectivity

Bangladesh, June 8 -- The issues were discussed when Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh Gabriel Maria Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed ... Read More