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"Announce tourism reopening date to the world!"

Dhaka : The unfortunate situation brought by the Covid-19 pandemic hit the nascent tourism industry of the country devastatingly. Similarly, the tourism sector globally had to suffer such ill fate. Yet, foreign countries, even the regional neighbours of ours - India, Nepal, ...

16 November, 2021
Allow outbound tour operators to remit sale proceeds abroad Allow outbound tour operators to remit sale proceeds abroad

Dhaka : Outbound travel from Bangladesh to various destinations worldwide is at its peak currently. With an increase of disposable income and knack for travel among Bangladeshis, outbound travel from the country is now trending. However, outbound tour operators still do not ...

01 November, 2021
Domestic aviation ushers into new era Domestic aviation ushers into new era

Dhaka : Bangladesh has entered into a new era of domestic aviation as for the first time in its history multiple new cross-country long haul domestic routes are being launched without any connection to the capital Dhaka. 
The national flag carrier Biman Banglades...

16 October, 2021
Concerted efforts are must for inclusive growth in tourism Concerted efforts are must for inclusive growth in tourism

Dhaka : Unlike most other industries, tourism worldwide has a special day of its own - September 27 - dubbed as the World Tourism Day. When the unfortunate coronavirus pandemic emerged, the first blow went towards global tourism. Worldwide tourism was at a standstill for ove...

01 October, 2021
Multibillion dollar export cargo at risk Multibillion dollar export cargo at risk

Dhaka : The multibillion-dollar export cargo industry of the country is now at risk due to congestion chaos at Hazrat Shahjalal Interna-tional Airport in the capital. Hundreds of trucks are queueing outside the airport's cargo village every day only to enter. The cargo c...

16 September, 2021
Bangladesh aims to be regional air hub : PM Bangladesh aims to be regional air hub : PM

Dhaka : Bangladesh is trying to become a regional air hub by developing supporting infra-structure for better air connectivity.
This was disclosed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while virtually inaugurating the expansion work of the Cox's Bazar Airport runway on ...

01 September, 2021
Bangladesh enters virtual tourism era, great promotional tool Bangladesh enters virtual tourism era, great promotional tool

Dhaka : Bangladesh tourism which suffered neglect from policy makers, has entered the age of virtual tourism. Again, initiatives of private sector are playing the lead role. If initiated properly, the initiative is likely to boost promotion of tourism in Bangladesh.
W...

16 August, 2021
2020 worst year on record in aviation history 2020 worst year on record in aviation history

Dhaka : 2020 has been confirmed to be the worst year on record in aviation history following the destructive impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on air transport all across the globe including Bangladesh during that year. 
The International Air Transport Associat...

16 August, 2021
Follow WHO guidance on cross-border travel : IATA Follow WHO guidance on cross-border travel : IATA

Montreal : IATA urged world states to follow the World Health Organisation's new guidance on travel. The guidance recommends a risk-based approach to implementing measures related to Covid-19 and international travel.
Specifically, WHO recommended that governments...

01 August, 2021
BD hotel-restaurant industry devastated now, following very high growth BD hotel-restaurant industry devastated now, following very high growth

Dhaka : The hotel-restaurant industry of Bangladesh which achieved tremendous growth in one decade prior to 2020, is now in trouble due to the situation created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to a survey, conducted by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS)-a gover...

01 August, 2021