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Sunday, 19 January, 2025

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British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures

The iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who is poised for an exhilarating new chapter, blending timeless adventure with fresh, innovative storytelling. Known for captivating generations with its mix of suspense, humor, and heart, the series is stepping into a groundbreaking era under a historic...

Travel ban imposed on ex-ministers Shahab Uddin, Jakob

A Dhaka court on Tuesday imposed travel ban on former environment, forest and climate change minister Md Shahab Uddin, his son Zakir Hossain Jumon and former deputy minister for environment and forests Abdullah Al Islam Jakob over graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir...

Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns

Concerns over safety in Thailand have led to a surge in cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. Independent travelers are also showing slower booking patterns due to heightened fears. Recently, Hong Kong-based singer and actor Eason Chan canceled his concert...

US-Bangla Airlines becomes title sponsor of Dhaka Travel Mart 2025

Leading private sector airline of the country US-Bangla Airlines joins the 20th edition of the international tourism fair Dhaka Travel Mart 2025 as the title sponsor. The 3-day fair, organized by The Bangladesh Monitor, premier travel and tourism publication will be held between from February 6...

New travel app Vromonika listed for seamless trip to Cox's Bazar

Coxs Bazar, home to the worlds longest natural beach, is one of Bangladeshs most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors every year. To enhance the travel experience for both local and international tourists, the District Administration of Coxs Bazar has launched the Vromonika...

Chattogram Hill Tracts remain off-limits for UK travelers, says foreign office

The United Kingdom (UK) Government has reiterated its advice for citizens to avoid non-essential travel to certain areas in Bangladesh, as announced by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) on Saturday. The FCDO has advised against all but essential travel to the Chattogram...

Travel ban imposed on 20 Army-Police members

The ministry of home affairs has imposed a travel ban on 20 former and incumbent police-army officers for their alleged involvement in the enforced disappearances. The ministry also asked to suspend their passports. On Sunday, the security service division of the ministry sent letters to the...

Najmun Nahar sets record visiting 178 countries

Najmun Nahar, the first Bangladeshi globetrotter to carry the national flag across the world, has achieved the extraordinary milestone of visiting 178 countries. She is also the first Muslim woman in the world to reach this remarkable feat, her latest destination being Papua New Guinea....

HC rejects Matiur Rahman's petition to travel abroad amid ‘goat scandal’ investigation

The High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Matiur Rahman, former member of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and president of the VAT Appeal Tribunal, seeking permission to travel abroad. Rahmans request was linked to the ongoing investigation into the goat scandal, in which...

Schengen visa rejections rise as Ankara urges EU for visa liberalization

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan informed lawmakers Thursday that Schengen visa applications from Turkish citizens have surged by 36% this year, but rejections have also increased. During a session with the Parliamentary Plan and Budget Commission in Ankara, Fidan discussed the foreign ministrys...

US News releases 2025 best places to retire rankings

U.S. News World Report released on Monday its annual rankings of the best places to retire in the United States for 2025, with Naples, Florida claiming the top spot. This years rankings evaluated 150 cities based on several key factors, including affordability, health care, retiree taxes, job...

Space travel should not be just ‘for the elites’: British astronaut

British astronaut Rosemary Coogan believes that the space travel should not be restricted to the elites in future, reports the Guardian. I certainly dont think space travel, or space generally, should be for the elites, she said. Im sure there are plenty of people out there who would love to...

Travel ban imposed on Selina Hayat Ivy

Court has imposed a travel ban on Dr Selina Hayat Ivy, the former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation, in connection with allegations of corruption. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Zakir Hossain issued the order on November 6, granting a plea from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC),...

Britons issued travel alert for 7 countries including Cyprus, UAE, Turkey, Egypt

British citizens have been told to be aware of external tensions that could impact them if visiting many sunny holiday destinations this year. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided essential information on the hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, GB News reported....

Travel ban imposed on ex-MPs Mirza Azam, Nixon, Wadud

A Dhaka court on Wednesday imposed a travel ban on former lawmakers Mirza Azam, Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury (Nixon) and his wife Tarin Hossain and Md Abdul Wadud and his wife Marjina Wadud, reports BSS. Acting judge of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court, Ibrahim Miah passed the orders,...