Travel embargo imposed on ex-JP minister Chunnu, wife
Travel embargo imposed on ex-JP minister Chunnu, wife

A court today (February 12) imposed a travel ban on JatiyaParty (JP) Secretary General and former State Minister for Labour andEmployment Md Mujibul Haque Chunnu and his wife Roksana Qader over graftallegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib passed the...

US-Bangla Airlines Dhaka Travel Mart 2025 starts Thursday
US-Bangla Airlines Dhaka Travel Mart 2025 starts Thursday

The 20th edition of three-day international tourism fair, US-Bangla Airlines Dhaka Travel Mart 2025, is commencing on Thursday, at the Ball Room of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. The event, organized by The Bangladesh Monitor, will be formally inaugurated by cultural affairs adviser...

Travel ban imposed on ex-minister Mozammel, 3 others over graft charges
Travel ban imposed on ex-minister Mozammel, 3 others over graft charges

A Dhaka court has barred former Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque and three others from leaving the country amid graft investigations by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), reports BSS. The other individuals facing travel restrictions are former additional secretary Farid...

Tourist travel to St Martin’s suspended for 9 months
Tourist travel to St Martin’s suspended for 9 months

Tourist travel to St Martins, a coral-rich island located in Teknaf, Coxs Bazar, will be suspended for nine months starting February 1, according to a decision from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The closure will remain in effect until November 2025, reports UNB....

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