Phillipines
Prepare for a winter adventure! 5 countries to travel for under Tk 1 Lac
If you are a traveller, you will agree that traveling during certain times of the year makes the whole experience worthwhile, and winter is one such time. The calm weather, the festive vibe, and the excitement of a fresh new year (or the ending of it) all add up the experience. And what can be better than going on budget-friendly trips and getaways while enjoying the calmness of the season? With the air already smelling like winter, here are 5 places you can travel for less than Tk 1 lac this season (including air fare)!
Visiting Manila and Los Banos
The Philippines is a diversified island country consisting of some 7,000 islands and islets. Interestingly, the Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was King of Spain during the Spanish colonisation of the islands in the 16th century. It is one of only two predominantly Roman Catholic countries in Asia, the other being East Timor. The country has always been one of my favourite destinations.
Boxing: Pacquiao to fight Britain's Khan in April
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and British fighter Amir Khan confirmed separately on Sunday that they would face each other on April 23 after weeks of conflicting reports.
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao 'in negotiations' to fight Amir Khan
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao on Thursday said he was "in negotiations" to face British fighter Amir Khan, after weeks of conflicting reports over his next bout.
Boxing: Pacquiao beats Vargas to reclaim WBO welterweight title
Filipino star Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the World Boxing Organization welterweight title for the third time with a unanimous decision victory over former champion Jesse Vargas in his comeback fight.
Bangladesh unlikely to extend FireEye contract for heist probe
Bangladesh's central bank is unlikely to extend the contract of US cyber security firm FireEye to investigate the electronic theft of $81 million of its money, sources at the bank say, citing high costs as one of the factors.
BB heist: Ex-RCBC branch head denies involvement
Former Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC) Branch Manager Maia Santos-Deguito denies involvement in the transfer of stolen $81-million funds from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to RCBC using fictitious accounts.
Marcos jewels used to tackle Philippines corruption
A "virtual exhibit" of jewellery once owned by former first lady Imelda Marcos is being used as an anti-corruption campaign in the Philippines.
Philippine bank president goes on leave amid $81m dirty money investigation
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) president Lorenzo Tan has gone on indefinite leave of absence on the heels of the government’s probe on the US$81 million in dirty money that slipped through the cracks of the local financial system with the bank’s branch in Jupiter Street, Makati as the gateway.
Banker in midst of heist controversy
Maia Santos-Deguito, manager of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation's (RCBC) Jupiter Street branch in Makati City of the Philippines is feeling the heat of the allegation of laundering $81 million stolen from the US account of Bangladesh Bank.
2 Chinese diplomats shot dead in Philippines restaurant attack
Two Chinese diplomats are killed and a third wounded after a woman opened fire at a restaurant in the central Philippine city of Cebu.
Gunmen kidnap tourists, local woman in Philippines
Two Canadians, a Norwegian and a local woman have been kidnapped from a tourist resort in the southern Philippines, the military has said.
7 odd ways to go to school
Bangladesh, takes its education seriously but it is not alone in its incredible story of children defeating the odds just to reach school.
38 dead as Philippine ferry capsizes
At least 38 people dies after a passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Leyte in the central Philippines.
Myanmar navy stops reporters approaching migrant island
Myanmar's navy refuses to let journalists approach a island where over 700 migrants are said to be held.
Only 1 body per grave found at trafficking camps: Malaysia
The 139 graves uncovered near people-smuggling camps in northern Malaysia appear to hold only one body each, says Malaysia's deputy home minister.
Entire communities in Thailand helping traffickers: BBC
As the trade in human beings becomes more and more profitable, the BBC's Jonathan Head discovers that entire communities in Thailand are helping the traffickers.
Philippines offers refuge to boatpeople
Philippines Justice Secretary Leila de Lima says her country is ready to shelter the “boatpeople” from Bangladesh and Myanmar should the migrants land on Philippine shores.
Thailand detains 'trafficking kingpin'
Alleged trafficking kingpin surrenders to Thai police while, Philippines is ready to shelter “boat people” from impoverished Bangladesh and Myanmar.
