Migrant Jailed for 20yrs: BD mission files appeal before Saudi court

The Bangladesh mission in Jeddah yesterday filed an appeal before a Saudi court on behalf of Bangladeshi migrant worker Abul Bashar, who was sentenced to 20 years in jail for carrying illegal amphetamine pills into the Gulf country.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

More Bangladesh-India flights from next week

The number of weekly flights between Bangladesh and India under the air bubble arrangement will be increased from seven to 21 starting next week.
11 October 2021, 12:32 PM

Indian tourist visa: Not for land route travel

India’s recent announcement of visas for individual foreign tourists, from October 15, would not be applicable to those who want to travel using the land routes, Home Ministry sources said today.
11 October 2021, 05:10 AM

Malaysia to resume int'l travel for vaccinated residents

Malaysia on Sunday lifted interstate and international travel restrictions for residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as the country achieved its target of inoculating 90% of its adult population.
10 October 2021, 09:22 AM

No quarantine for Bangladeshi travelers vaccinated with UK approved jabs from Oct 11

Bangladesh will be added to the UK government's list of countries and territories with approved proof of vaccination which means arrivals with vaccination status certificates will be recognised for travel to the country starting October 11.
8 October 2021, 05:34 AM

UAE Visit Visas: Only ‘real’ tourists to fly

Twenty-year-old Md Bijoy has already paid Tk 2 lakh for taking a cleaner’s job in Dubai and has even got a visa to the Gulf emirate.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM

US-Bangla airlines to start direct flights to Male from Nov 19

US-Bangla Airlines is going to start direct flights to Male from November 19.
6 October 2021, 12:26 PM

Bangladesh will try to share evidence with Saudi in favour of detained expat

The government will share evidence, if any, with the Saudi government -- in favour of Bangladeshi worker Abul Bashar who was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a court in the Kingdom after having been detained with yaba, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today.
6 October 2021, 12:06 PM

Mahtab, Yaseen elected president, secy of NRB CIP Association

Mohammad Mahtabur Rahman, chairman of NRB Bank and Al Haramain Group of UAE, and Mohammed Yaseen Chowdhury, chairman of Akhtar Al Baluchi Group of Oman, have been elected as the president and general secretary of NRB CIP Association, the apex organisation of expatriate Bangladeshis, respectively.
6 October 2021, 09:03 AM

Vietnam interested to start Dhaka-Hanoi flights

Vietnam yesterday expressed its interest to launch direct flights between Hanoi and Dhaka.
5 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Tech-based Hajj management from 2022: state minister

Hajj management in 2022 will largely depend on technology while the government will provide necessary training on this to Hajj pilgrims and those concerned, State Minister for Religious Affairs, Md Faridul Haque Khan, said yesterday.
5 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Tech-based Hajj management in 2022: State Minister

Hajj management in 2022 will largely depend on technology while the government will provide necessary training on this to Hajj pilgrims and those concerned, State Minister for Religious Affairs, Md Faridul Haque Khan, said today.
5 October 2021, 13:12 PM

Romanian billionaire, seven others die in plane crash near Milan

A light aircraft piloted by Romanian billionaire Dan Petrescu crashed into an empty office building near Milan on Sunday, killing him, his wife and their son, and all five others aboard, Italian media reported.
3 October 2021, 19:06 PM

Remittance falls to 16-month low

Remittance fell to a 16-month low of $1.72 billion in September, as money transfers through informal channels such as “hundi” might have increased.
3 October 2021, 13:10 PM

Thailand shortens quarantine for fully vaccinated tourists

Thailand has shortened the quarantine period for fully vaccinated travellers to seven days from October 1, according to an announcement made today by the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka.
3 October 2021, 09:33 AM

Biman resumes direct flights to Abu Dhabi

The national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has resumed its Dhaka-Abu Dhabi flight from today.
3 October 2021, 07:27 AM

Italian vessel rescues 65 from migrant boat fleeing Libya

An Italian offshore supply vessel on Saturday rescued 65 migrants, including women and children, fleeing Libya to Europe on a crowded, wooden boat.
3 October 2021, 05:01 AM

Biman to operate 2 flights to Abu Dhabi from tomorrow

The national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is going to operate two flights from Dhaka to Abu Dhabi from tomorrow, and five flights from Dhaka to Dubai from October 4.
2 October 2021, 17:52 PM

Govt to pay Covid test fee for UAE-bound workers

Expatriates Welfare Minister Imran Ahmed today said that the ministry will pay the Covid-19 RT-PCR test fee -- of Tk 1,600 -- for each United Arab Emirates (UAE)-bound worker.
2 October 2021, 16:05 PM

Australia to ease international border restrictions from November

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced an 18-month ban on Australians travelling abroad will be lifted from next month, easing one of the toughest COVID-19 restrictions imposed globally.
1 October 2021, 15:58 PM

The Parliament Watch

On 12 February, 2026, Bangladesh held its 13th National Parliamentary Election, bringing in a new parliament with a BNP-led majority. But elections are only the beginning of accountability. Who are these people now entrusted with public power, and what do they own, earn, and do with it? The Parliament Watch tracks the declared wealth, words, and work of every elected representative throughout their entire tenure. Use this page to keep an eye on your MPs and Ministers.

Wealth Distribution by Party
BNP
Jamaat
NCP
Others
Suspended / Not Held
Lower Assets Higher Assets
Dhaka Khulna Chittagong