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International airlines suspend flights to Iran amid protests International airlines suspend flights to Iran amid protests

Dhaka: A number of international airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to and from Iran as nationwide anti-government protests enter third week, compounded by a near-total inter...

10 January, 2026
NBR introduces new licensing rules to boost efficiency in shipping cargo NBR introduces new licensing rules to boost efficiency in shipping cargo

Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has rolled out a fresh regulatory framework titled “Shipping Agent Licensing Rules, 2025” in a bid to streamline maritime trade o...

10 January, 2026
Kuwait-bound SriLankan flight returns to Colombo due to technical issue Kuwait-bound SriLankan flight returns to Colombo due to technical issue

Dhaka: SriLankan Airlines Flight UL229 from Colombo to Kuwait City returned back to Colombo after experiencing a technical issue shortly after takeoff on Thursday, January 8.<...

09 January, 2026
Vietnam Airlines flight diverts to Kolkata over medical emergency Vietnam Airlines flight diverts to Kolkata over medical emergency

Dhaka: Vietnam Airlines Flight VN36 from Frankfurt to Hanoi diverted to Kolkata after a passenger suffered a brain hemorrhage mid-flight on Tuesday, January 6.

09 January, 2026
NOVOAIR celebrates 14th year of operations; announces month-long 14% fare discount NOVOAIR celebrates 14th year of operations; announces month-long 14% fare discount

Dhaka: NOVOAIR, one of Bangladesh’s leading private airlines, stepped into its 14th year of operations on January 9, 2026, marking the milestone with a series of celebrations and...

08 January, 2026
Bangladesh Bank fixes passport endorsement fee at BDT 300 for money changers Bangladesh Bank fixes passport endorsement fee at BDT 300 for money changers

Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has fixed the maximum fee for passport endorsement by money changers at BDT 300 with a circular issued on January 7. The move came to regulate service charg...

08 January, 2026
Passenger dies on Biman flight; probe launched over decision not to divert Passenger dies on Biman flight; probe launched over decision not to divert

Dhaka: A passenger travelling on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight to London died on December 31 after falling seriously ill, prompting questions over the crew’s decision not to...

08 January, 2026
Biman to resume Dhaka–Karachi direct flights from 29 January Biman to resume Dhaka–Karachi direct flights from 29 January

Dhaka: Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to restart direct services on the Dhaka–Karachi route from 29 January, restoring nonstop air links between Bangladesh and Pakistan after m...

07 January, 2026
Bangladesh gets on US visa bond list; deposit of up to USD 15K required for traveling Bangladesh gets on US visa bond list; deposit of up to USD 15K required for traveling

Dhaka: The Trump administration has added Bangladesh, along with 25 other nations, to a list of countries whose citizens could be obligated to post bonds of up to USD 15,000 to apply f...

07 January, 2026
New PIA owners eye technical partner, fleet expansion after Rs135bn deal New PIA owners eye technical partner, fleet expansion after Rs135bn deal

Dhaka: The newly auctioned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is seeking partnerships as part of its ongoing privatization plan, as the carrier seeks to modernize operations and enh...

06 January, 2026