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Saudi Arabia 'not far' from approving drone cargo deliveries: transport minister

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Saudi Transport Minister Saleh Al-Jasser told Al-Eqtisadiah that the Kingdom is working to open new logistics centers at airports and ports, invest in infrastructure, and attract majo... Read More


Study finds UAE travelers spend big at airports, second only to China

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- UAE passport holders are among the top airport spenders in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, second only to Chinese travelers, a new study finds. The Airports Council International (... Read More


World's first Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Australia's Blue Mountains by Emirates

Dubai, Feb. 5 -- Emirates and Marriott International have signed an agreement to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 40-key ultra-luxury, all-inclusive retreat set within a 7,000-acre... Read More


US Ambassador praises Bangladesh's rickshaw art, reaffirms support for cultural heritage

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen and his wife, Deanne, on Wednesday visited the Rickshaw Art Festival at North South University, applauding the vibrant display of crea... Read More


Air India, IndiGo A320s clip wings during taxi at Mumbai Airport

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Wings of an Air India A320 and an IndiGo A320 scraped against each other while taxiing at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, February 3. The incid... Read More


Shipper Air Service Celebrates 35th anniversary in a befitting manner

Sylhet, Feb. 5 -- Shipper Air Service, one of the leading travel agencies in the Sylhet region, celebrated its 35th anniversary with a colorful and festive program on February 2 at an elite convention... Read More


Chattogram Port work stoppage enters sixth day; shipping adviser holds emergency talks

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The work stoppage at Chattogram Port, called in protest against the government's decision to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal to Dubai-based operator DP World, has entered its... Read More


US-Bangla honors Najmun Nahar for carrying Bangladesh flag across 184 countries

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- US-Bangla Airlines on Thursday honored Najmun Nahar for her historic achievement of carrying the national flag of Bangladesh across 184 countries, recognizing her as the first Banglad... Read More


Sri Lanka court orders arrest of ex-speaker's son over Airbus deal

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara on Monday, February 2, ordered the arrest and production before court of Shameendra Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former Speaker Chamal Ra... Read More


Salahuddin Sumon embarks on Antarctica expedition

, Feb. 3 -- Popular Bangladeshi content creator Salahuddin Sumon has embarked on a rare expedition to Antarctica, the coldest and most extreme continent on Earth. Traveling alongside Nilay Kumar Biswa... Read More