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.
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.
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.
Vaccinated travellers to Malaysia can apply for home quarantine via new portal
Fully-vaccinated travellers to Malaysia who wish to apply for home quarantine can do so via a new portal set up by the health ministry.
Thai Embassy to resume accepting visa applications from tomorrow
The Thai embassy in Dhaka will resume accepting applications for all categories and certificates of entry for non-Thai nationals in Bangladesh from tomorrow.
UK to remove Bangladesh from travel red list from September 22
After repeated requests, the UK has removed Bangladesh from its travel red list.
Passport-holding passengers from India can now enter Bangladesh every day without NOC
Passengers with passports can now enter Bangladesh from India seven days a week without no-objection certificate, which is issued from the High Commission office of Bangladesh in Kolkata.
Bangladesh lifts restrictions on cross-border travel to and from India
Bangladesh has lifted restrictions on cross-border travel to and from India today as Covid-19 scenario in the country and the region has improved.
Bangkok to reopen for vaccinated tourists in October
Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok to fully vaccinated visitors in October, officials said Friday, as the kingdom seeks to salvage a tourism industry hammered by the pandemic.
Biman, Sabre Corporation reach agreement to facilitate digital transformation, customer experience
In a new development, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has adopted a strategic partnership with Sabre solutions to drive revenue growth through digital transformation.