Air travel to Jashore, Barishal nosedives after opening of Padma Bridge

Since the launch of Padma Bridge, air traffic has plummeted on the Dhaka-Jashore and Dhaka-Barishal routes
24 January 2024

Biman passenger dies on board

A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was diverted to Kolkata early today as a passenger fell sick
19 January 2024

Biman owns two more Boeing planes after debt payment

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally become the owner of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, having paid off the loan in regular instalments since 2011
11 January 2024

Biman to buy Tk 1,000 crore equipment, body cameras for ground staff

The cameras will be used to stop pilferage of valuables from luggage
4 January 2024

Bangladesh gets 3rd tranche of Japanese loans for airport terminal

Bangladesh signed an agreement with Japan yesterday to avail a loan of $540 million for the under-construction third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, a cargo terminal and associated facilities.
24 December 2023

India approves new air routes for its north-eastern states

India has greenlit four new air routes that connect the country's north-eastern states with international destinations, including Dhaka and Chattogram, under a project for improving regional air connectivity called "Udan".
3 December 2023

Passenger movement through airports soars

passenger movement through airports in Bangladesh shot up by 32 percent in (FY) 2022-23, bolstered by increased domestic travel and outflow of migrant workers
25 November 2023

Biman plans flights to Vancouver, Los Angeles

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd is planning to carry its passengers to Vancouver in Canada and Los Angeles in the US through codesharing with Air Canada via Narita of Japan by January next year.
19 November 2023

4 private airlines owe Tk 1,282cr to CAAB

Despite huge investments, eight passenger and over a dozen cargo airlines have declared bankruptcy in the last 30 years for various issues like uneven competition, high aeronautical and non-aeronautical charges, and high jet fuel rates.
1 November 2023

Private airlines barely staying afloat

Aviation operators association tells JS body
1 November 2023

Bangladesh’s aviation market to triple in 15 years: minister

Air traffic in Bangladesh will increase almost three times in the next 15 years, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Mahbub Ali said today
15 October 2023

Dhaka airport's third terminal at a glance

With its spectacular design and modern amenities, this iconic terminal promises to redefine the passenger experience.
7 October 2023

Charting new skies

The third terminal partially opened
7 October 2023

In pictures: Third terminal of Dhaka airport

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the terminal partially this noon terminal amid celebrations with the slogan "connecting dreams to reality".
7 October 2023

Soft opening of Dhaka airport's third terminal tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will soft launch the much anticipated third terminal of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) tomorrow with a slogan of "connecting dreams to reality" for making Bangladesh an aviation hub.
6 October 2023

Etihad to stop flights to and from Dhaka

Funds blocked in Bangladesh might be the reason, insiders say
3 October 2023

ATJFB celebrates 11th founding anniversary

Aviation and Tourism Journalists' Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB), the lone platform of aviation and tourism reporters in the country, today celebrated its 11th founding anniversary coinciding with World Tourism Day
27 September 2023

Emirates sweeps 9 awards at Monitor Airline of the Year

The Dubai-based airline won a total of five gold, two silver and two Bronze awards in various categories
25 September 2023

Aviation market to grow threefold in next 15 years: State minister

Aviation market of Bangladesh has grown nearly twofold in the last 10 years and it will grow almost threefold in the next 15 years, State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali said today
31 July 2023

US-Bangla plans to expand wings in Europe, North America

The announcement comes as the airlines is set to mark its ninth anniversary tomorrow
16 July 2023