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Singapore in talks with other countries about Covid-19 vaccine certification Singapore in talks with other countries about Covid-19 vaccine certification

Singapore: Singapore is in discussion with other countries about the mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccine certificates, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on February 24. He addressed it as a necessary step towards resuming global travel.
In a reco...

01 March, 2021
Saudi investors looking to invest USD 5b in BD tourism sectors Saudi investors looking to invest USD 5b in BD tourism sectors

Dhaka: Investors from Saudi Arabia are keen to invest billions of dollars in several sectors of Bangladesh, mainly tourism and aviation, said Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yussef Essa Al Dulaihan on February 18. 
Assuring working tighter in...

01 March, 2021
Bangladesh considers launching sea cruise to Maldives Bangladesh considers launching sea cruise to Maldives

Dhaka : Bangladesh and Maldives are considering to launch sea cruise between the two countries. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on February 17 expressed sea cruise services can be introduced between Bangladesh and Maldives in the winter season. 
The premier said thi...

01 March, 2021
TOAB holds day-long workshop on effective tech use in tourism TOAB holds day-long workshop on effective tech use in tourism

Dhaka: Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) organised a day-long workshop on "Effective use of IT, Communication Tools and Social Media in Tourism Business" on February 6 at BADC Auditorium Hall in the capital with the aim of encouraging TOAB members to use commun...

15 February, 2021
BD seeks flexible visa regime for travel to India BD seeks flexible visa regime for travel to India

Dhaka: Bangladesh has sought flexibilities in the visa regime and requested the Indian side to address the difference in overstay fine structures applied by India. Bangladesh also requested the Indian side to ease registration requirements for Bangladeshi pa...

15 February, 2021
Law for tour operators Law for tour operators

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Dhaka : After decades of wait and absence of accountability, the government has finally recognised the business of tour operation and initiated steps to bring order and discipline in the flourishing tour operation bus...

15 February, 2021
Dhaka-Siliguri direct bus service in works to start this year Dhaka-Siliguri direct bus service in works to start this year

Dhaka : The Road Transport and Highways Division (RTHD) announced that direct bus service between Dhaka and Siliguri is likely to begin this year, although the agreement on which the service would start is yet to be finalised.
A senior official of the division said th...

01 February, 2021
Direct train services on Dhaka-Cox's Bazar route to start next year Direct train services on Dhaka-Cox's Bazar route to start next year

Dhaka : Direct train services from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar will be launched by December next year, Railway Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan said on January 14. 
"We hope that travel-loving people will be able to go to Cox's Bazar by train from next year as...

01 February, 2021
Launching of Padma Cruise boosts up river tourism: Mahbub Ali Launching of Padma Cruise boosts up river tourism: Mahbub Ali

Munshiganj: Dhaka Cruise and Logistics launched a river cruise from the Shimulia ghat in the Louhajang upazila of Munshiganj on January 21 to boost river tourism on the Padma River.
"There is a possibility of creating a river tourism spot in the ...

01 February, 2021
Registration for tour operators, guides to be mandatory Registration for tour operators, guides to be mandatory

Dhaka: With a view to bringing discipline to the business of tour operators in the country, the government has approved a draft law. Registration has been made compulsory for tour operators and guides under the provisions of the law.
Recently, the cab...

01 February, 2021