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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


Gulf Air introducing Starlink Wi-Fi across entire fleet

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the roll out of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-F... Read More


Thai AirAsia apologizes after shuttle bus mix-up strands 23 passengers

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Thai AirAsia has issued a formal apology after a ground-handling lapse at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport left 23 passengers stranded on a shuttle bus while their aircraft ... Read More


China extends visa-free entry for most of Europe through 2026

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- China has announced the extension of its visa-free travel policy for a majority of European countries until the end of 2026, allowing eligible travelers to enter the country for up to... Read More


PIA formally handed over to Arif Habib-led consortium

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been officially handed over to the consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation, marking a major milestone in the government's ongoing privatizat... Read More


Where planes fly just above sand: Inside Caribbean's most thrilling beach

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- For most travelers, a beach holiday means calm waves, warm sand, and the sound of the sea. However, on one Caribbean shoreline, the experience comes with a roar so loud it can shake y... Read More


UAE ranks among world's most air-connected countries: Tourism Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority, UAE, affirmed that the civil aviation sector... Read More


Sri Lanka launches automated border control e-gate system at Bandaranaike Airport

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka, the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) jointly inaugurated the first automate... Read More