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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...

Etihad Rail unveils first passenger train routes

Published: Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Runway Theatre at Twilight

Published: Tuesday, February 03, 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...