Novoair hopeful of securing several leased aircraft this year

Plans to invest $25-30 million in coming years, MD says
8 January 2026, 11:18 AM

Nepal unrest: Dhaka-Kathmandu flights disrupted

Himalaya Airlines cancels service, Biman’s Kathmandu-bound flight returns to Dhaka
9 September 2025, 10:49 AM

Biman cuts Jeddah flights from Ctg despite high demand

Move sparks anger among Umrah pilgrims and travel agents as foreign carriers step in to fill the gap
8 September 2025, 12:20 PM

Cox’s Bazar airport may start limited international flights from October

CAAB chief says airport would be ready to handle partial services even before construction work is fully complete
17 August 2025, 13:10 PM

Dreamliner fleet: Biman begins precautionary inspection

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has initiated a series of precautionary inspections across its entire Boeing Dreamliner fleet to ensure safety and operational integrity.
17 June 2025, 20:32 PM

Biman crew honoured for safe landing after losing wheel mid-flight

Captain, first officer, and cabin crew member praised for averting disaster after take-off from Cox's Bazar
19 May 2025, 12:46 PM

Flights taking longer due to Indo-Pak tensions

Biman flights from Dhaka to London, Toronto, and Rome are currently taking one to two hours longer than usual because of rerouting amid the tensions between India and Pakistan, officials said.
8 May 2025, 18:01 PM

Dhaka-bound Biman flight forced to divert as pilot ignores alert

A Dhaka-bound flight of Biman from Madinah, Saudi Arabia was forced to divert to Sylhet because the pilot-in-command and first officer ignored a NOTAM (notice to airmen) alert at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, indicating that the airport would be unavailable for a certain period.
1 May 2025, 18:47 PM

Flight delayed for nearly 2 hours in Saidpur Airport due to fog

Operation of three flights of US Bangla, Air Astra and Novo Air in Saidpur Airport was delayed for around two hours due to dense fog this morning.
31 December 2024, 11:14 AM

Air Astra becomes IATA member airline

Air Astra, Bangladesh’s youngest airline, has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), according to a press release. .After achieving the membership within two years of commercial operations, Air Astra has expressed its renewed commitment to ensuring the right
24 October 2024, 13:28 PM

A pleasant surprise at Dhaka airport for incoming passengers

Passengers say they have been getting their luggage quickly at airport previously known for long delays
30 August 2024, 06:59 AM

BAF receives 5th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft

Bangladesh Air Force received their fifth C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the UK last week
30 June 2024, 12:42 PM

No Israeli flight landed in Bangladesh: CAAB says

No Israeli flight or plane has landed in Bangladesh, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) said in a statement today
13 April 2024, 16:49 PM

Fly Dhaka set to become country’s newest private airline: CEO

A new airline, Fly Dhaka Airlines, is set to take off by November this year and become the country’s 12th private airline operator to enter the industry in the past 25 years
24 March 2024, 08:53 AM

Biman passenger dies on board

A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was diverted to Kolkata early today as a passenger fell sick
19 January 2024, 18:57 PM

Biman owns two more Boeing planes after debt payment

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally become the owner of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, having paid off the loan in regular instalments since 2011
11 January 2024, 16:16 PM

Biman plans flights to Vancouver, Los Angeles

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd is planning to carry its passengers to Vancouver in Canada and Los Angeles in the US through codesharing with Air Canada via Narita of Japan by January next year.
19 November 2023, 00:45 AM

Private airlines barely staying afloat

Aviation operators association tells JS body
1 November 2023, 15:47 PM

Bangladesh’s aviation market to triple in 15 years: minister

Air traffic in Bangladesh will increase almost three times in the next 15 years, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Mahbub Ali said today
15 October 2023, 13:45 PM

Dhaka airport's third terminal at a glance

With its spectacular design and modern amenities, this iconic terminal promises to redefine the passenger experience.
7 October 2023, 07:53 AM