UK to shift fully to digital visas from Feb 25
Published: Thursday, February 05, 2026
The United Kingdom will move to a fully digital immigration system for visitors from Feb 25, 2026, replacing physical visa vignette stickers in passpo...
US expands visa curbs: 39 countries affected under new immigration policy
Published: Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Etihad Rail unveils first passenger train routes
Published: Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Runway Theatre at Twilight
Published: Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Agency Struggle: Who Pays the Price for Over-Regulation?
Published: Monday, February 02, 2026
A night walk through Old Dhaka’s delights
Published: Monday, February 02, 2026
Saudi Hajj Ministry suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agency contracts
Published: Monday, February 02, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the suspension of contracts with 1,800 foreign travel agencies operating in the Umrah sector, out of approximately 5,800, giving them 10 days to rec...
St Martin's tourism banned for 9 Months
Published: Sunday, February 01, 2026
Tourist travel to St Martin's Island will remain suspended for nine consecutive months starting tomorrow, Sunday, following the government's environmental protection measures that have left tourism-de...
10 agencies fail housing arrangements for 2,775 pilgrims
Published: Sunday, February 01, 2026
Ten lead agencies have failed to arrange housing in Makkah and Madinah for 2,775 Hajj pilgrims, prompting the Ministry of Religious Affairs to issue an urgent deadline of 5:00 pm on Sunday, 1st Februa...
Hajj visa applications open Feb 8, fitness mandatory
Published: Sunday, February 01, 2026
Bangladeshi pilgrims planning to perform Hajj in 2026 must apply for visas between February 8 to March 20, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on January 29.Health...
US advises citizens to stay alert during Bangladesh election, referendum
Published: Friday, January 30, 2026
The United States Embassy in Bangladesh on Friday issued a security alert for U.S. citizens ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections and a national referendum scheduled to be held simultaneously...
All Hajj groundworks on track under roadmap: Religious Affairs Adviser
Published: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A. F. M. Khalid Hossain said that all Hajj-related activities are progressing according to the approved roadmap.Ministry of Religious Affairs is closely monitoring the co...
11 Tourist Police personnel promoted to ASI rank
Published: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Eleven members of Tourist Police has became promoted to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) rank during a ceremony held on Wednesday at Tourist Police Headquarters in Dhaka.Md. Mainul Hasan, Additional Insp...
Health test deadline for Hajj pilgrims extended
Published: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for mandatory health examinations of this year’s Hajj pilgrims until February 5, considering pilgrims' demand.Deputy Secretary Mohammad Shafiuzz...
Biman resumes Karachi flights, restoring Dhaka–Karachi air link
Published: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
After a long hiatus of 14 years, Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to resume direct flights on the Dhaka–Karachi route. The national flag carrier will officially begin operating non-stop flights from T...