News by: Senior Reporter
"My First Priority Is to Unite TOAB" — Hanif
Jun 18, 2026
Newly elected Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) President Mohammed Hanif has pledged to unite the association, expand its membership bas...
Hub ambition needs cultural shift: Mozibul
Jun 16, 2026
Govt allocates Tk 880cr for expatriate welfare
Jun 11, 2026
The government has proposed a Taka 880 crore allocation for the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment in FY2026-27, alongside plans to launch a digital "Probashi Card" aimed at enha...
Govt unveils Probashi Card to boost migrant welfare
Jun 11, 2026
The government will introduce a digital "Probashi Card" from fiscal year 2026-27 to streamline remittance transfers, strengthen expatriate welfare services and support Bangladesh's growing overseas wo...
Govt proposes Tk 1,844 crore for Foreign Ministry
Jun 11, 2026
The government today proposed an allocation of Tk 1,844 crore for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the fiscal year 2026-27, increasing spending to support Bangladesh's growing diplomatic engagements...
Govt targets 6-7pc GDP contribution from tourism
Jun 11, 2026
The government has set a target to raise the tourism sector's contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to between 6 and 7 percent through a series of aviation, connectivity and inves...
Four airports to be developed as international gateways
Jun 11, 2026
The government has announced plans to develop Rajshahi, Cox's Bazar, Jashore and Saidpur airports as international gateways and introduce an integrated digital logistics platform to boost trade, trans...
Govt proposes Tk 1,884cr for aviation, tourism
Jun 11, 2026
The government today proposed an allocation of Tk 1,884 crore for the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism in the national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, alongside an ambitious roadmap to trans...
TOAB Presidency: Hanif Vs. Shovon
Jun 08, 2026
Founded in 1992, the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) is the apex trade body representing the country's tour operators and tourism businesses.TOAB members will head to the polls on June...
ICAO Audit Pushed to October 2027
Jun 07, 2026
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has pushed Bangladesh's long-awaited Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) audit to October 2027, giving the Civil Aviation Authority...
