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Afroza tells House of measures taken for tourism branding

Published: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam today told Parliament that the government has undertaken a range of initiatives to promote Banglades...

US Ambassador tours Rajshahi mango market, samples produce

Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen visited Rajshahi on Tuesday during the peak mango season, touring one of the region’s largest mango markets and meeting growers and traders to learn ab...

Hub ambitions take off, stakeholders seek reality check

Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The BNP government's first national budget has placed aviation and tourism at the centre of its economic growth strategy, proposing Tk 1,884 crore for the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism and un...

US Embassy warns of overstay consequences

Published: Monday, June 15, 2026

The United States Embassy in Dhaka on Monday urged Bangladeshi travellers and others in the country to comply with American immigration law, warning against overstaying authorised periods of admission...

Schengen embassies urge visa holders to follow approved travel plans

Published: Monday, June 15, 2026

The embassies of Schengen member states in Dhaka have reminded Bangladeshi travellers to adhere to the travel itineraries submitted with their visa applications, warning that deviations from pred...

Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah companies over performance violations

Published: Monday, June 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies from providing services following the results of performance evaluations conducted during the previous season, which...

Govt prioritises safe workplace for women in aviation and tourism

Published: Friday, June 12, 2026

The Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam said today that the government is working earnestly to ensure a safe workplace for women in the aviation and tourism sector.  She made t...

Govt targets 6-7pc GDP contribution from tourism

Published: Thursday, June 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...

Govt proposes Tk 1,884cr for aviation, tourism

Published: Thursday, June 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...

Want a US visa interview faster? It could cost you $750 more

Published: Thursday, June 11, 2026

The United States will begin testing a new premium visa service next month that allows some foreign visitors to secure visa interview appointments within 10 business days—provided they are willing to...