Covid-19: Saudi Arabia bans citizens from travelling to India, 15 other countries

Following the re-emergence of Covid-19, Saudi Arabia has banned its citizens from traveling to 16 countries including India, according to the Gulf News.
22 May 2022

Saudi airline completes kingdom's first flight with all-female crew

An airline in Saudi Arabia has completed the country's first flight with an all-female crew, officials said on Saturday (May 21), framing it as a milestone for women's empowerment in the conservative kingdom.
22 May 2022

Air travel to cost even more: Jet fuel price goes up again

Jet fuel price has gone up again – the 14th price hike in 18 months – dealing a severe blow to the already struggling aviation industry.
19 May 2022

5 international travel destinations to visit in summer 2022

Here are 5 international destinations to visit this summer to get away from your hectic daily life.
16 May 2022

55,528 travelled through Benapole in 13 days

The number of passenger crossings through Benapole International Check-post has increased after the Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.
14 May 2022

Special hajj packages can’t be below Tk 4.63 lakh: Agencies’ Association

Hajj agencies will be able to announce separate “special hajj packages” on their own but the pricing of any such package cannot go below the minimum set amount, Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh President M Shahadat Hossain Taslim said today.
12 May 2022

Govt proposes hajj package: Pilgrims to pay Tk 1 lakh more

The government has proposed Tk 4,56,530 hajj package this year under private management -- around Tk 94,730 more than that of 2020.
11 May 2022

Brazil, a rich mix of culture and natural beauty

It was a dream come true for me, having longed to visit Brazil — one of the most diverse countries on the planet and home to the wonderful Amazon forest and the Iguazu Falls. After a long gruelling flight, we reached Rio De Janeiro Airport early morning and immediately started for Copacabana.
9 May 2022

Budget Saudi airline Flynas gets permission to carry Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims

After 10 long years, Flynas – a budget Saudi Arabian airline – has become the third carrier to get permission to carry Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims from this year onwards.
9 May 2022

10-km tailback at Daulatdia ferry ghat

A 10-kilometer tailback was created at the Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari today as people from 21 districts of the south-west region started to return to Dhaka through this route after celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with their loved ones.
7 May 2022

More than 200 vehicles waiting at Banglabazar ghat to cross river

More than 200 vehicles, mostly private cars and motorcycles, were waiting at Banglabazar ghat of Madaripur to cross the river Padma this morning.
7 May 2022

Hundreds of vehicles waiting to cross Padma at Banglabazar ghat

More than 200 vehicles, including private cars, were waiting at Banglabazar ghat in Madaripur to cross the Padma this afternoon.
6 May 2022

Kuakata sea beach buzzing with tourists

Kuakata beach has become a popular destination for tourists during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.
4 May 2022

Despite double pressure, passengers suffer less on Paturia-Daulatdia route

Despite the number of home-goers and transports being nearly double than the previous years, passengers are suffering less on Paturia-Daulatdia river route ahead of this Eid-ul-Fitr.
2 May 2022

Ferries waiting for vehicles at Shimulia, no rush of passengers

There is no pressure of passengers and vehicles at Shimulia ghat of Munshiganj, Banglabazar of Madaripur and Majhikandi of Shariatpur today -- the last day before the Eid-ul-Fitr.
2 May 2022

Over 3 lakh people crossed Padma in 45 hours

About 3.05 lakh people crossed the Padma River in 45 hours till last night ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrate tomorrow, according to BIWTA.
2 May 2022

Chaos at Dhaka airport as holidaymakers rush ahead of Eid

Situation at Dhaka airport has turned chaotic with mad rush of thousands of holidaymakers leaving the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
1 May 2022

Excessive pressure of Eid holidaymakers at Shimulia Ghat

The river routes of Shimulia in Munshiganj, Banglabazar in Madaripur and Majhikandi in Shariatpur have been seeing huge crowds of homebound people since this morning.
1 May 2022

Huge rush of passengers at Paturia Ghat

Paturia ghat in Manikganj is witnessing a huge crowd today as thousands of people leaving Dhaka through launches and ferries to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their loved ones.
1 May 2022

Bangladesh among top 10 destinations for tourism recovery in Asia Pacific: Report

Bangladesh is among the top 10 destinations in Asia Pacific best positioned for tourism recovery, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Travel-ready index 2022.
30 April 2022