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KNF attack to loot money and show capability: RAB
Kidnapped manager of Sonali Bank returns to his family
Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect situation
Suffering of expatriates in getting tickets of Saudi Airlines decreases
Dhaka, April 19: The suffering of expatriate workers to get Saudi Airlines tickets has been reduced. As a result of the sincerity of the airline authorities, discipline is slowly returning among the passengers of special flights.
Shahjalal Airport cancels seven special flights
Dhaka, April 17: The special flight at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport was scheduled to start on Saturday (April 17) but has not yet taken place. A total of seven flights have already been canceled, including five by Bangladesh Biman and two by Fly Dubai. Group Captain SM Touhidul Ahsan, Director, Shahjalal International Airport, confirmed the information.
Lockdown: Rickshaws ruling empty roads
Dhaka, April 16: All types of public transport are closed due to strict restrictions to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus epidemic. Although public transport is closed, three-wheeled transport rickshaws are ruling the empty roads of the capital.
Special flights for expats in five countries from April 17
Dhaka, April 16: A special flight is being launched from April 17 for expatriate workers trapped due to lockdown. Hundreds of flights per week will be used to transport expatriate workers to five countries - Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Singapore. This information was given by the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Air Vice Marshal Md. Mofidur Rahman after a meeting on the launch of special flights on Thursday (April 15) night.
Police to issue Movement Pass during lockdown
Dhaka, April 13: From April 14, the Bangladesh Police has made arrangements for the movement pass for those who need to go out exclusively within the seven-day ban. This pass holder will be able to move on the road without any hindrance.
Domestic flights suspended until April 20
Dhaka, April 12: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a notification extending the suspension of flights on all domestic routes till April 20. A notification was issued on Sunday (April 11) signed by CAAB (Flight Standards and Regulation) member group Captain Chowdhury M Ziaul Kabir.
International flight operations to be stopped from Wednesday
Dhaka, April 12: A seven-day lockdown will begin on Wednesday, April 14, across the country to prevent the spread of the pandemic coronavirus. At this time, domestic flights as well as international flights will be closed. The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting on Sunday (April 11).
US cautions citizens against travelling to Bangladesh as Covid cases swell
Dhaka, April 9: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to US citizens against visiting Bangladesh in view of the rising coronavirus infection situation. The CDC issued the warning on its website on Thursday.
Public transport to run in all cities from today
Dhaka, April 7: Public transport will run in all city corporation areas of the country, including Dhaka, from Wednesday (April 7). Public transport will operate in the city area from 6 am to 6 pm, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader in a video message from his official residence on Tuesday (April 6).
UK bans entry of Bangladeshi tourists
Dhaka, April 3: The United Kingdom has red-listed Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kenya and the Philippines due to an increase in coronavirus infections. As a result, citizens of these countries have been barred from entering the UK. The ban will take effect from April 9.
BRTC to use 60 double-decker buses to solve public transport crisis
Dhaka, April 3: Public transport is transporting 50 percent passengers while leaving seats vacant to prevent coronavirus infection. It is also taking 60 percent more fare from the passengers and due to the crisis of public transport, people are suffering. In such a situation, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is preparing to unload 60 double-decker buses.
Authorities close zoos as Covid cases worsen
Dhaka, April 2: The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has decided to close the National Zoo in Mirpur and Rangpur Zoo in the capital due to the outbreak of the epidemic coronavirus. Iftekhar Hossain, the ministry's public relations officer, said on Friday (April 2nd) morning that the Bangladesh National Zoo and Rangpur Zoo in Dhaka's Mirpur would remain closed to visitors until further notice to prevent corona infection.
Entry of passengers from UK, Europe and 12 other countries banned in Bangladesh as Covid cases surge
Dhaka, April 2: Bangladesh will ban entry of passengers from Europe and 12 other countries besides the United Kingdom from April 3 to curb the resurgence of the coronavirus. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) said in a statement on Thursday.
Launch fares increased by 60 percent
Dhaka, April 1: The launch deck fare has been increased by 60 per cent in the wake of government directives to transport half the capacity passengers in the event of a coronavirus infection. However, cabin rent will not increase.
Tourist centres in three hilly districts closed
Dhaka, April 1: The concerned administration has decided to close all the tourist centers in Bandarban and Khagrachhari due to the increase in coronavirus infection in the country. Earlier, a similar announcement came from Rangamati.