- Fire service reminds earthquake vulnerability seeking precautions
- Myanmar junta seeks to talk with Dr Yunus
- Restore voting rights as soon as possible: Dulu
- Four killed in mass Russian drone attack in Ukraine
- DOE urges avoidance of single-use plastic, polythene on launches
- Why trials of Hasina, others would take so much time, asks Rizvi
- No metro rail service on Eid day
- Five Eid jamaats to be held at Baitul Mukarram
- Cyber Tribunal withdraws 410 cases
- Scientists explain why Myanmar tremor was so deadly
- Five tallest skyscrapers ever planned
- Trump desire to take Greenland ‘has nothing to do with us’: Putin
- Jamuna Bridge toll: Over Tk3.38cr collected in 24 hours
- We want such a Bangladesh where democracy will have a strong foundation: Annie
- Briton praised for tackling Amsterdam knife attack suspect
- Nat’l Moon Sighting Committee to meet Sunday
- CA leaves Beijing for home
- Operation True Promise III against Israel will be staged: Iran
- UAE to use drones, AI to sight Shawwal crescent
- DMP deploys 667 patrol teams daily to ensure security during Eid: DB
Transport syndicate set to extort Tk 832cr from Eid travellers
A powerful transport syndicate has started extorting Tk 832.30 crore from over 1.5 crore Eid travellers as tips, forcing them to pay exorbitant extra fares, according to a report by the Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, reports UNB. The report, presented by the organisations Secretary-General, Md...
European nations tighten U.S. travel advisories
Several European countries have updated their travel advisories for the United States this week following the detention of multiple European nationals, including German citizens, upon arrival, reports Xhinhua. Germanys Foreign Office said it is taking the recent incidents involving German...
31,000 train tickets sold in 30 minutes for Eid travel
Bangladesh Railway is offering advance sales of intercity train tickets through special arrangements for the holy day of Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31. On the fourth day of the special sale on Monday, ticket seekers hit the railway e-ticketing website and mobile app a total of 15 million times in the...
Pakistan, Bhutan among 41 countries in Trump's potential travel ban list
The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters. The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate...
Central bank lifts restrictions on bankers' foreign travel
In a significant policy shift, Bangladesh Bank has removed all restrictions on the foreign travel of bank officials. From now on, bankers will no longer need prior approval from the central bank to travel abroad. The new directive, issued in a circular on Sunday, allows bank officers to travel for...
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...
Major winter storm strikes USA affecting 60 million people
A powerful winter storm is currently sweeping across the central and eastern United States, bringing a dangerous mix of snow, ice, and heavy rain to millions of people. Over 60 million individuals are under winter weather alerts, with hazardous travel conditions, power outages, and school and...
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...
Suspected smugglers to face travel, phone restrictions in UK
Suspected people smugglers will face stricter controls, including travel bans, phone restrictions, and social media blackouts, under new laws proposed by the United Kingdom (UK) government, reports BBC. The measures include interim Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) to impose immediate...