IndiGo to connect Dhaka to 80 destinations in India, other Asian countries

With new direct flights between Dhaka and Hyderabad, IndiGo will connect Dhaka to 80 destinations in India and elsewhere in Asia via Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata.

No more stamped passports, Singapore foreign visitors to get e-passes

All foreigners entering Singapore on short-term visit passes from Friday (March 11) will be issued with electronic visit passes (e-Passes), which will replace the manual endorsement stamps on passports.

As Omicron cases detected, Australia delays border reopening

Australia said on Monday it would delay the reopening of its international border by two weeks after reporting its first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Indian visa centres to reopen tomorrow

In view of the lifting of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, Indian Visa Application Centers (IVAC) in Bangladesh will resume operations from tomorrow.

Cathay working with Airbus on single-pilot system for long-haul

Cathay Pacific is working with Airbus to introduce "reduced crew" long-haul flights with a sole pilot in the cockpit much of the time, industry sources told Reuters.

Hong Kong to shorten quarantine for most arrivals to 7 days

Hong Kong's government said on Monday that it would shorten the quarantine period for vaccinated people arriving in the city to seven days from 14 days provided travellers show sufficient antibodies against the coronavirus.

UAE visa rules changed from Oct 3

The United Arab Emirates will give travel visas for 30 to 60 days to foreigners as per its new rules approved from October 3.

IndiGo to connect Dhaka to 80 destinations in India, other Asian countries

With new direct flights between Dhaka and Hyderabad, IndiGo will connect Dhaka to 80 destinations in India and elsewhere in Asia via Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata.

No more stamped passports, Singapore foreign visitors to get e-passes

All foreigners entering Singapore on short-term visit passes from Friday (March 11) will be issued with electronic visit passes (e-Passes), which will replace the manual endorsement stamps on passports.

Uber launches in Rangpur, expands business to all 8 divisions

Uber today announced it has begun serving riders and drivers in Rangpur, marking the company’s expansion to all the eight divisions of the country.

Thai Airways resumes Dhaka-Bangkok flights

Thai Airways today resumed flight operations on Bangkok-Dhaka route following the easing of restrictions by the Thai government on passenger transport from Bangladesh.

Biman reduces airfare to Middle East; still high, say recruiting agencies

Amid heightened pressure from several quarters, Biman Bangladesh Airlines today announced reduced airfare to Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, which will be effective from January 16.

Biman to resume Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester flights from Dec 25

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is going to resume flights on Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester route from December 25.

India extends suspension on scheduled int'l flights till Jan 31, air bubble flights to continue

India today extended suspension of scheduled international passenger flights due to Covid-19 pandemic till January 31 amidst global concerns over Omicron.

As Omicron cases detected, Australia delays border reopening

Australia said on Monday it would delay the reopening of its international border by two weeks after reporting its first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Biman to resume Dhaka-Bangkok flights from Dec 2

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume flights on the Dhaka-Bangkok-Dhaka route from December 2.