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US embassy clarifies how the visa bond pilot program works US embassy clarifies how the visa bond pilot program works

Dhaka: The U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh has explained how the Visa Bond Pilot Program will operate, outlining key procedures and conditions in a post shared on its official Facebook page...

26 January, 2026
Bangladesh–Maldives academic talks highlight prospects for educational tourism Bangladesh–Maldives academic talks highlight prospects for educational tourism

Dhaka: Bangladesh and the Maldives have moved to deepen academic and cultural cooperation, with fresh emphasis on educational tourism and cross-border student mobility, following a mee...

25 January, 2026
ECNEC approval of Tk2,459cr China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital seen as major boost to medical tourism ECNEC approval of Tk2,459cr China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital seen as major boost to medical tourism

Dhaka: Bangladesh has taken a significant step toward boosting medical tourism with the approval of the China-Bangladesh Friendship General Hospital, a flagship healthcare project aime...

25 January, 2026
Lutfey Siddiqi calls for standalone Tourism Ministry in Bangladesh Lutfey Siddiqi calls for standalone Tourism Ministry in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Lutfey Siddiqi, the chief adviser's special envoy on international affairs, has recommended the creation of a standalone Ministry of Tourism in Bangladesh, saying such a mov...

25 January, 2026
US, Bangladesh discuss expanding energy cooperation US, Bangladesh discuss expanding energy cooperation

Dhaka: The United States has reiterated its interest in strengthening energy cooperation with Bangladesh, with a focus on greater involvement of U.S. companies in the country’s g...

25 January, 2026
Kuwait Airways adds 11 new destinations for summer 2026; offering 15% discount on economy-class fare Kuwait Airways adds 11 new destinations for summer 2026; offering 15% discount on economy-class fare

Dhaka: Kuwait Airways has added 11 new destinations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East in its summer 2026 schedule, said the airline on Thursday, January 22. The move is a...

25 January, 2026
Radisson Blu Dhaka: Country’s only hotel to secure Safehotels certification for seven consecutive years   Radisson Blu Dhaka: Country’s only hotel to secure Safehotels certification for seven consecutive years  

Dhaka: Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden has become the country’s only hotel to secure the Saf...

24 January, 2026
Indonesia finds bodies of all 10 passengers onboard crashed ATR Indonesia finds bodies of all 10 passengers onboard crashed ATR

Dhaka: Indonesian rescuers have found the bodies of all 10 passengers who were on board the Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 that went missing last Saturday and was later found crash...

23 January, 2026
Chief adviser, US envoy discuss visa restrictions issue Chief adviser, US envoy discuss visa restrictions issue

Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, January 22, discussed recent US visa restrictions, the upcoming February 12 general elections, and key aspects of Bangladesh&...

23 January, 2026
Govt slashes airport surcharges, giving major relief to local airlines Govt slashes airport surcharges, giving major relief to local airlines

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s domestic aviation sector has received a long-awaited boost as the civil aviation ministry sharply reduced airport payment surcharges, easing a major financial...

23 January, 2026