10 essentials for any winter trip

There is something magical about day trips during winter until you realise that there are a number of things you will need to be mindful of. Sure, you do not need to worry about the heat or sweating and that itself is a very charming proposition but you would still need a few essentials that will make sure that the trip goes as smoothly as possible.
7 December 2022

Guide to exploring Barishal on a budget

A pleasant mixture of diverse cultures from different backgrounds is what makes the city of Barishal lively. Around the city, explorers will encounter deteriorating Raj structures, beautiful mosques, and vibrant Hindu temples. Barishal is surprisingly walkable, unlike many other cities in Bangladesh, and has a number of parks and ponds all across the city. It is rewarding to visit the busy harbour region in the early morning when products and passengers come from different places.
7 December 2022

Essence of my travel

In my family, short trips were the norm. I would tag along with my parents even on some business trips. These were not exactly sightseeing trips, although some side excursions were always baked in. Those visits, prosaic to some, still drew me because there were always a few things in them that excited my senses. I’d scoop up and relish every opportunity just as the thirsty hands collect water and stay tightly together to keep every bit from slipping through. Lush countryside dotted with little villages, roadside hot tea, and unpaved roads bisecting the green fields were all a treat.
5 December 2022

Sourcing fuel at a low rate biggest challenge for aviation industry

Bangladesh’s aviation sector is facing challenges due to the ongoing global crisis especially in terms of sourcing fuel at low rates, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab) Chairman Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman said today.
2 December 2022

Why travel alone?

Traveling alone can be intimidating, especially for those who consider themselves to be social butterflies. But a lot of solo travellers find that their most contented and joyful moments in life are spent by themselves. There is surely something special about travelling with friends, but here are a few reasons why taking a solo vacation will be the perfect way to relax and grow as a person.
1 December 2022

Novoair starts flights on Jashore-Cox's Bazar route

Novoair has started direct flights on Jashore-Cox's Bazar route.
30 November 2022

5 must-see travel spots in Sylhet

Sylhet is known for its highlands, swamp forests, and haors. The breath-taking beauty of Sylhet’s green surroundings and the welcoming nature of its locality is sheerly irresistible — in very few places in Bangladesh, you will find the mesmerising hillside beauty that Sylhet possesses. So, why wait to visit and see the vibrancy and exquisite travel places of Sylhet?
30 November 2022

Int'l Travel and Tourism Expo from Dec 1

A three-day-long first-ever Bangladesh International Travel and Tourism Expo (BITTE) is scheduled to kick-off in Dhaka from December 1 to boost the country's tourism industry and showcase Bangladesh to global tourists.
29 November 2022

51% of HSIA 3rd terminal completed: CAAB

Fifty-one percent of the construction of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's (HSIA) third terminal has been completed so far. The establishment is expected to partially open for operation in October next year.
27 November 2022

Air Astra takes off with Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar trip

Bangladesh’s newest private airline, Air Astra, operated its maiden flight at full capacity from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar.
24 November 2022

Top 5 tourist destinations in Netrokona

The Netrokona district is known for its mountain waterfalls, Chinese mud hills, rivers, canals, banks, and haors. More visitors visit this region during the winter than the rest of the year. If you are planning to visit this winter, here are the top 5 attractions in Netrokona you should absolutely visit.
23 November 2022

Novoair's Jashore-Cox's Bazar flight from Nov 30

Novoair will operate direct flights between Jashore and Cox's Bazar from November 30. .The direct flight will depart from Jashore every Wednesday at 11:45am and will arrive in Cox's Bazar at 12:55pm. Similarly, the flight will depart from Cox's Bazar every Saturday at 9:55am and will arr
23 November 2022

Foreign tourists facing problems getting on-arrival visas at HSIA

Foreign tourists visiting Bangladesh are facing various problems and embarrassment while getting on-arrival visas at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) has said. 
20 November 2022

Sylhet tourism hampered amid strike ahead of BNP rally

Star Digital Report.Weekends during the winter season are the best days for tourism in Sylhet, but only a handful of tourists were in the city today ahead of the BNP rally scheduled for tomorrow.
18 November 2022

Religious bigotry, politics behind tourism drop

Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) today said that the country's unhealthy political environment and religious bigotry are some of the main causes behind the decline in tourism and the stagnant tourism industry.
16 November 2022

Tourism ban on 2 Bandarban upazilas extended till Nov 20

The authorities today extended the ban on tourists in Ruma and Rowangchhari upazilas of Bandarban to November 20 lifting it from Thanchi upazila.
16 November 2022

Top 5 places to visit in Sreemangal for a memorable winter

Although Sreemangal, often spelled Srimangal, is famous for the countless hillocks full of evergreen tea gardens, it is equally endowed with many charming and breath-taking tourist spots. If you are planning to spend your upcoming winter vacation in the solitude and beauty of nature—while being surrounded by lots of vast green countryside—then take a trip to Sreemangal and be in communion with nature while enjoying stunningly designed resorts.
16 November 2022

6 places in Bangladesh to visit in winter

Winter lovers often love to travel with layered-up clothes throughout the country, but often end up visiting the same place in other seasons. To change that up, here are the top 6 places to visit in the winter.
15 November 2022

How to plan your trip a year in advance

If you think a year is a bit excessive to plan a trip, it’s not. It's always a good idea to sort out every little detail of your trip ahead of time. Given how unpredictable life can be and how hectic our daily schedules get, you can never be safe. There are bound to be last-minute hiccups.
12 November 2022

Best locations for a bachelor party in Bangladesh

Before tying the knot, everyone needs to celebrate with their friends one last time. This is why bachelor parties are so significant. Sure, life does not end when you get married of course but priorities change and you no longer get to do a lot of the things you could when you were single, especially with your friends. Bidding farewell to single life should be done properly so let’s plan a sendoff to remember for you by giving you a lowdown on some of the hottest locations.
9 November 2022