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BB allows foreign currency release for visa bonds, security deposits

Published: Monday, May 11, 2026

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a major facilitation measure allowing the release of foreign currency for visa bonds and refundable security depos...

BB streamlines outward remittance rules for transportation services

Published: Thursday, May 07, 2026

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a comprehensive circular consolidating and revising foreign exchange regulations related to outward remittances for transportation services, aiming to simplify and acce...

‘Human trafficking’ to Russia: UK slaps sanctions against Bangladeshi travel agency

Published: Thursday, May 07, 2026

The United Kingdom has announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia’s drone production network and groups, including a Bangladeshi travel agency, accused of exploiting vulnerable migrants to...

Pubali Bank Card holders get 20% discount for Novoair tickets

Published: Monday, May 04, 2026

The Pubali Bank Mastercard World Credit Cards holders will enjoy a special 20% discount on tickets purchased through the Novoair app and sales counters, while other Pubali cardholders will receive a 1...

BD’s Rhythm Group, India’s Manipal Hospitals sign deal to boost medical tourism

Published: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Bangladesh’s Rhythm Group and India’s Manipal Hospitals today signed a landmark agreement to streamline medical tourism, offering Bangladeshi patients seamless access to advanced healthcare services i...

NDC capstone course 2026/1 fellows celebrate gala dinner

Published: Thursday, April 23, 2026

The fellows of the National Defence College (NDC) Capstone Course 2026/1 hosted a celebratory dinner at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden yesterday (22 April) evening, marking the successful complet...

Bangladesh introduces Nusuk card to modernize Hajj experience

Published: Monday, April 13, 2026

Bangladesh has introduced Nusuk card today for the first time in the country, setting a new milestone in Bangladesh’s private Hajj management sector.The Nusuk Card, linked to Saudi Arabia's Nusuk plat...

Sri Lanka to host Dhaka tourism roadshow

Published: Saturday, April 04, 2026

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau will hold its first media networking session and B2B roadshow in Dhaka on April 5–6 to boost tourism ties and attract Bangladeshi travellers.The Sri Lanka Touri...

Pilots’ quartet with BAPA president mired licensure ploy

Published: Friday, April 03, 2026

Captain Basit Mahtab, president of Bangladesh Airlines Pilots Association (BAPA) and fleet chief of Biman’s Boeing 777 aircraft, has been allegedly flying commercial planes for 31 years with a license...

Govt gives 15-day ultimatum to Travel Agencies

Published: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The government has issued a 15-day ultimatum to travel agencies operating without valid licences, warning of strict legal action if registrations are not renewed within the deadline.In a directive, th...