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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
Travellers vaccinated with booster dose wont need Covid-19 certifcate
Dhaka, February 26: Passengers who have taken an anti Covid-19 booster dose, will no longer need a 72-hour coronavirus test certificate to travel to India via Benapole. Benapole Police Immigration Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Raju confirmed on Saturday (February 26) morning.
Biman Bangladesh to have digital ticketing from March
Dhaka, February 23: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Biman Bangladesh Airlines is being digitized from March. She was speaking at a function organized by Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited on the occasion of its golden jubilee at Balaka Bhaban of Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport in the capital on Wednesday (February 23). The Prime Minister attended the function via video conference from Ganobhaban.
Greece opens its door for Bangladeshi workers
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, February 10: Bangladesh and Hellenic Republic Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on manpower export. As a result of the signing of this MoU, Greece will provide employment opportunities to 4,000 Bangladeshi workers every year.
Fares reduced for Middle East flights
Own representative, Dhaka, January 5: Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to reduce fares for its Middle East flights on the occasion of Golden Jubilee. From January 16, the reduced ticket price will be effective in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai and Abu Dhabi routes in the United Arab Emirates.
Omicron: Bangladeshi students banned from entering India
Own representative, Dhaka, 23 December: Bangladeshi students are not being allowed to enter India due to new type of coronavirus 'Omicron' infection. Benapole International Checkpost Immigration OC Mohammad Raju said this on Tuesday evening.
Biman to restart Manchester flights from December 25
Own representative, Dhaka, 22 December: Biman flights on Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester route will be resumed from 25 December.
Inauguration of Nagar Paribahan on December 26
Own representative, Dhaka, December 20: 'Dhaka Nagar Paribahan' will be inaugurated on December 26 on a 21 km route from Ghatarchar in Keraniganj to Kanchpur in Narayanganj. At first 50 buses will run on this route. The buses will be painted green.
Bangladesh's first official visa application center launched in Kolkata
Own representative, Dhaka, December 15: The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata has announced to launch the first Official Visa Application Center (VAC) in Kolkata soon to mark the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the glorious year of digitalisation in Bangladesh.
Omicron: Passengers from seven African countries to stay in mandatory 14-day quarantine
Dhaka, December 3: The government has imposed new travel restrictions on seven African countries as Omicron (the latest Covid-19 variant) infections swelled across the globe.
Saudi to allow Tawaf for non-Umrah worshippers
Riyadh, November 27: Saudi Arabia will allow non-pilgrims to perform Tawaf, the ritual circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, according to reports.
Saudi Arabia sets age limit for Umrah, relaxes Covid-19 curbs
Riyadh, November 20: Saudi Arabia has set age limits for pilgrims to perform Umrah.
BRTC fare on Dhaka-Narayanganj route has been increased by Tk 10
Dhaka, November 9: The fare of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) double-decker bus carrying passengers on Dhaka-Narayanganj route has been increased by Tk 10. Earlier, they used to charge Tk 30 per ticket. Now it has increased to Tk 40. However, buses of other transport companies are charging Tk 50 on this route.
Cruise service to be launched between Dhaka and Colombo
Dhaka, November 1: A cruise service between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is being considered, according to the Sri Lankan Ministry of Tourism. At the same time, it has been informed that a private airline of Bangladesh is ready to launch direct flights between the two countries. Sri Lanka's English daily Daily Mirror reported on Sunday (October 31st).
Biman Bangladesh resumes Singapore flights after six months
Dhaka, October 28: Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume flights to Singapore from Thursday (October 28) after being closed for almost six months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Biman will operate flights every Thursday till November 12 and every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday from November 13.
Three more rail links to be launched with India
Dhaka, October 27: Rail trade between Bangladesh and India is now dynamic. New rail connections are being added over time. This time Bangladesh is going to launch three more new rail connections with Northeast India. Railway building is working on this.