Aviation

Govt working to launch direct Dhaka-New York flights next year: Aviation minister

Star Online Report

16 September 2026 • Aviation

Biman’s fleet: Deals on 21 Boeing, Airbus planes likely within weeks

Mohammad Jamil Khan

16 September 2026 • Bangladesh

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat with British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke at his Secretariat office in Dhaka today. Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh seeks EU withdrawal of HRCM status

Star Online Report

15 September 2026 • Aviation

Taxes, fuel costs, single runway driving up airline fares: US-Bangla MD

Star Business Report

13 September 2026 • Business

Travel and tourism fair to begin Oct 29

Star Business Desk

8 September 2026 • Economy

Minister orders shorter baggage wait at Dhaka airport

Star Business Report

6 September 2026 • Business

Nearly 30,000 cases pending in labour courts, tribunal: Minister

Star Online Report

3 September 2026 • Employment

New Civil Aviation Rules 2026 Bangladesh

Govt to overhaul civil aviation rules after 42 years: Minister

Star Online Report

1 September 2026 • Aviation

Dhaka airport third terminal opening delay

‘A building was inaugurated in the name of completion’: Minister on Dhaka airport’s third terminal

Star Online Report

30 August 2026 • Aviation

passenger dies on Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight

Passenger dies after falling ill on Biman flight from Jeddah to Chattogram

Staff Correspondent, Ctg

26 August 2026 • Travel

US-Bangla to acquire 21 Boeing aircraft in $1.5bn fleet expansion

Airline plans new routes across Asia and the Middle East; all aircraft are set for delivery by end of 2027

29 July 2026

Biman resumes Dhaka-Narita flights after over a year

Biman will operate the route with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

27 July 2026

Biman invites global bids to dry-lease three 787-9 Dreamliners by early 2027

The national carrier has invited bids for 6-year leases, with proposals due by Aug 9

16 July 2026

Bangladesh airport cargo backlog solution

Cargo villages should be built outside airports: commerce minister

Separate cargo villages equipped with modern storage facilities should be built outside airports to tackle the ongoing cargo backlog, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said today

25 June 2026

Bangladeshi expatriate workers airfare cost reduce

Bangladeshi expatriate workers get lower fares on Biman flights: Minister Afroza

Special T-Class tickets lower travel costs to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Malaysia

18 June 2026

new domestic airports in Bangladesh districts

8 districts under review for new domestic airports: Civil aviation minister

Feasibility studies are underway to convert existing STOL facilities into operational airports

18 June 2026

Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues

Many carriers outside the Gulf are still diverting Europe-Asia flights to avoid the region

4 June 2026

Air Astra expands fleet

Air Astra, a privately owned Bangladeshi airline based in Dhaka, has added a new ATR72-600 aircraft to its fleet as part of its domestic expansion plans.

1 June 2026

A Bangladeshi pilgrim arrives at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Biman Bangladesh Airlines' first post-Hajj return flight from Saudi Arabia. Photo: Star

Biman’s first post-Hajj flight lands in Dhaka with pilgrims from Jeddah

The national carrier plans 106 return flights to bring home nearly 39,650 pilgrims by June 30

30 May 2026

Biman suspends senior official hours after promotion amid corruption allegations

Md Mizanur Rashid’s promotion to HR director was cancelled amid internal criticism; sources say ACC is still probing earlier allegations over software procurement

20 May 2026