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Apex Footwear secures certification for green commitment

Apex Footwear secures certification for green commitment

ATT Desk Report Jun 10, 2026 0

Apex Footwear secures RCS certification for its Unit-2 facility, reinforcing its...

Buriganga boatmen struggle amid slow tourist flow

Buriganga boatmen struggle amid slow tourist flow

ATT Correspondent May 6, 2026 0

Many of the river’s traditional boatmen are facing a difficult reality, with few...

Mamunur Rahman elected joint secretary general of BMCCI

Mamunur Rahman elected joint secretary general of BMCCI

ATT Desk Report May 6, 2026 0

BRAC Bank partners with Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport to offer exclusive dining, lifestyle benefits

BRAC Bank partners with Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport to o...

ATT Desk Report Mar 29, 2026 0

Omni Residency brings big Eid offers for clientele

Omni Residency brings big Eid offers for clientele

Anindya Arif Mar 18, 2026 0

QR codes on bank dockets must to fasten visa verification

QR codes on bank dockets must to fasten visa verification

ATT Desk Report May 13, 2026 0

The move aims to ease the administrative burden on foreign embassies and visa pr...

Fairs & Festivals

Migration

Special cell formed to resolve expats' complaints

Special cell formed to resolve expats' complaints

ATT Desk Report Jun 2, 2026 0

A five-member Complaint Resolution and Redress Cell has been formed, headed by t...

3 recruiters lose licence over Russia job scam

3 recruiters lose licence over Russia job scam

ATT Desk Report Jun 2, 2026 0

Officials said the agencies allegedly misled the victims by promising high salar...

Bangladesh urges New Zealand to expand education cooperation

Bangladesh urges New Zealand to expand education cooper...

ATT Desk Report May 18, 2026 0

Swapon urges practical plan for sending skilled manpower to Europe

Swapon urges practical plan for sending skilled manpowe...

ATT Desk Report Apr 25, 2026 0

Govt to spot new labour markets abroad: PM

Govt to spot new labour markets abroad: PM

ATT Desk Report Apr 15, 2026 0

Aviation

Filipino airport closed after strong tremor

Filipino airport closed after strong tremor

ATT Desk Report Jun 8, 2026 0

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake off Mindanao forces the suspension of General Santos ...

DNCC warns of action against noise pollution near airport

DNCC warns of action against noise pollution near airport

ATT Desk Report Jun 6, 2026 0

Civil aviation minister visits Heathrow airport

Civil aviation minister visits Heathrow airport

ATT Desk Report Jun 3, 2026 0

Iran attack forces Kuwait airport closure, one killed

Iran attack forces Kuwait airport closure, one killed

ATT Desk Report Jun 3, 2026 0

Airport filming restricted across India

Airport filming restricted across India

ATT Desk Report Jun 2, 2026 0

IAF AN-32 crashes during landing in Assam

IAF AN-32 crashes during landing in Assam

ATT Desk Report Jun 13, 2026 0

Pilot feared dead as rescue, probe efforts continue

ICAO aviation security inspectors course ends

ICAO aviation security inspectors course ends

ATT Desk Report Jun 10, 2026 0

EU clears Kyrgyzstan from aviation safety blacklist

EU clears Kyrgyzstan from aviation safety blacklist

ATT Desk Report Jun 9, 2026 0

5 toughest airports for pilots to land at

5 toughest airports for pilots to land at

ATT Desk Report Jun 7, 2026 0

Probe committee formed after fire at Shahjalal airport cargo complex

Probe committee formed after fire at Shahjalal airport ...

ATT Desk Report Jun 6, 2026 0

Minister orders 24/7 cargo clearance at Dhaka airport

Minister orders 24/7 cargo clearance at Dhaka airport

ATT Desk Report Jun 8, 2026 0

She instructed all agencies involved in handling of imported cargo at Hazrat Sha...

Europe airport queues may worsen this summer: IATA

Europe airport queues may worsen this summer: IATA

ATT Desk Report Jun 7, 2026 0

Third terminal operation deal by July 19: Millat

Third terminal operation deal by July 19: Millat

ATT Desk Report Jun 4, 2026 0

Russia bans aviation fuel exports until Nov 30

Russia bans aviation fuel exports until Nov 30

ATT Desk Report Jun 1, 2026 0

6,175 Hajj pilgrims return home

6,175 Hajj pilgrims return home

ATT Desk Report May 31, 2026 0

Jet fuel prices cut for airlines

Jet fuel prices cut for airlines

ATT Desk Report May 25, 2026 0

The revision was made in response to significant fluctuations in international j...

Emirates' A380 aircraft now offers three passenger classes

Emirates' A380 aircraft now offers three passenger classes

ATT Desk Report May 20, 2026 0

Smuggling attempt, 9,000-litre jet fuel seized

Smuggling attempt, 9,000-litre jet fuel seized

ATT Correspondent May 20, 2026 0

Emirates Boeing 777 pilots declare fuel emergency in Miami

Emirates Boeing 777 pilots declare fuel emergency in Miami

ATT Desk Report May 18, 2026 0

Pioneering solar-powered plane crashes into sea

Pioneering solar-powered plane crashes into sea

ATT Desk Report May 14, 2026 0

Emirates chief vows swift rebound after regional disruption

Emirates chief vows swift rebound after regional disrup...

ATT Desk Report Jun 10, 2026 0

Speaking to journalists in Berlin, Clark said Emirates had no intention of cutti...

Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld alliance

Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld alliance

ATT Desk Report Jun 9, 2026 0

Air Canada suspends Cuba operations 'indefinitely'

Air Canada suspends Cuba operations 'indefinitely'

ATT Desk Report Jun 6, 2026 0

US-Bangla Airlines launches onboarding music for passengers

US-Bangla Airlines launches onboarding music for passen...

ATT Desk Report Jun 6, 2026 0

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock 

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock 

ATT Desk Report Jun 4, 2026 0

Over 37,000 Hajj pilgrims return home

Over 37,000 Hajj pilgrims return home

ATT Correspondent Jun 7, 2026 0

More than half of this year's pilgrims expected to be back in Bangladesh by Sund...

Govt dismisses viral Hajj luggage theft claim

Govt dismisses viral Hajj luggage theft claim

ATT Correspondent Jun 3, 2026 0

Joby tests air taxi flights in New York

Joby tests air taxi flights in New York

ATT Desk Report Jun 3, 2026 0

Italy revises student visa requirements

Italy revises student visa requirements

ATT Desk Report Jun 2, 2026 0

Schengen missions stress applicants' responsibility for visa document accuracy

Schengen missions stress applicants' responsibility for...

ATT Desk Report Jun 1, 2026 0

Tourism

Global tourism grows 2pc in Q1

Global tourism grows 2pc in Q1

ATT Desk Report Jun 9, 2026 0

International tourist arrivals grew 2% over the first quarter of 2026, despite d...

Tuna industry in Maldives expanding

Tuna industry in Maldives expanding

ATT Desk Report Jun 9, 2026 0

December in Greece: Where the winter sun meets the vast blue sky

December in Greece: Where the winter sun meets the vast...

Rifat Mahbub Jun 7, 2026 0

Sri Lanka hits 1m tourist arrivals this May

Sri Lanka hits 1m tourist arrivals this May

ATT Desk Report Jun 1, 2026 0

Sri Lanka announces free tourist visas for 40 countries

Sri Lanka announces free tourist visas for 40 countries

ATT Desk Report May 27, 2026 0

Bangladeshi dies in Delhi hotel blaze

Bangladeshi dies in Delhi hotel blaze

ATT Desk Report Jun 6, 2026 0

A 44-year-old Bangladeshi national, Md. Nurul Amin, was among 22 killed in a New...

Hotel owner arrested after Delhi fire blaze

Hotel owner arrested after Delhi fire blaze

ATT Desk Report Jun 4, 2026 0

Five Bangladeshi citizens injured in Delhi hotel fire

Five Bangladeshi citizens injured in Delhi hotel fire

ATT Desk Report Jun 3, 2026 0

Nepal simplifies visa process for Bangladeshi patients: Envoy

Nepal simplifies visa process for Bangladeshi patients:...

ATT Desk Report May 12, 2026 0

Rhythm Group, Manipal Hospitals sign deal to boost medical tourism

Rhythm Group, Manipal Hospitals sign deal to boost medi...

ATT Desk Report Apr 23, 2026 0

FY27 budget prioritises tourism growth

FY27 budget prioritises tourism growth

ATT Correspondent Jun 11, 2026 0

The finance minister said the government is placing special emphasis on eco-tour...

Rajshahi Novo Theatre struggles to attract visitors

Rajshahi Novo Theatre struggles to attract visitors

ATT Desk Report Jun 9, 2026 0

Bangladesh to open Tourism Satellite Account to gauge economic impact

Bangladesh to open Tourism Satellite Account to gauge e...

ATT Desk Report Jun 8, 2026 0

Hills offer cooler escape than beaches amid heatwaves

Hills offer cooler escape than beaches amid heatwaves

ATT Correspondent Jun 6, 2026 0

Govt forms high-level tourism committee

Govt forms high-level tourism committee

ATT Desk Report May 24, 2026 0

Explore tourism potential of Kurigram

Explore tourism potential of Kurigram

ATT Desk Report Jun 13, 2026 0

A tour guideline for travellers to discover hidden beauty of Kurigram district

Thakurgaon, the hidden gem of North Bengal

Thakurgaon, the hidden gem of North Bengal

ATT Desk Report Jun 12, 2026 0

See the sky meet the Himalayas in Panchagarh

See the sky meet the Himalayas in Panchagarh

ATT Desk Report Jun 11, 2026 0

Power cuts hit Cox’s Bazar hotels, tourism

Power cuts hit Cox’s Bazar hotels, tourism

ATT Correspondent Jun 7, 2026 0

New guideline for travel to Sada Pathar

New guideline for travel to Sada Pathar

ATT Desk Report Jun 6, 2026 0

Rajshahi emerges as a blooming summer tourism destination

Rajshahi emerges as a blooming summer tourism destination

ATT Desk Report Jun 4, 2026 0

Flower-lined avenues and vibrant urban greenery attract visitors despite scorchi...

Lotus lake in Natore charms visitors

Lotus lake in Natore charms visitors

ATT Desk Report Jun 3, 2026 0

Eid tourists still thick in Cox’s Bazar

Eid tourists still thick in Cox’s Bazar

Anindya Arif Jun 1, 2026 0

Sundarbans entry closes for all for 3 months

Sundarbans entry closes for all for 3 months

ATT Correspondent May 31, 2026 0

Jaflong: An emerging tourist destination with great potential

Jaflong: An emerging tourist destination with great pot...

ATT Desk Report Apr 29, 2026 0

Goaldi Mosque: A sultanate-era gem

Goaldi Mosque: A sultanate-era gem

ATT Desk Report Jun 7, 2026 0

Among the many enduring relics of its glorious past, the historic Goaldi Mosque ...

Mughal-era Nidaria Mosque awaits preservation

Mughal-era Nidaria Mosque awaits preservation

ATT Desk Report Jun 7, 2026 0

Gayebi Mosque preserves Mughal legacy

Gayebi Mosque preserves Mughal legacy

ATT Desk Report Jun 4, 2026 0

Khan Jahan shrine crocodile finds new habitat

Khan Jahan shrine crocodile finds new habitat

ATT Desk Report Jun 3, 2026 0

Kusumba Mosque: A timeless architectural gem

Kusumba Mosque: A timeless architectural gem

ATT Desk Report Jun 3, 2026 0

WC tourism boom yet to take off in US

WC tourism boom yet to take off in US

ATT Desk Report Jun 13, 2026 0

High costs and visa hurdles have dampened the travel demand ahead of the greates...

Emirates, Real Madrid extend partnership to 2031

Emirates, Real Madrid extend partnership to 2031

ATT Sports Report Jun 10, 2026 0

Foodpanda brings WC jerseys to doorstep

Foodpanda brings WC jerseys to doorstep

ATT Desk Report Jun 10, 2026 0

Norway makes pitch for Bangladeshi fans before WC

Norway makes pitch for Bangladeshi fans before WC

ATT Desk Report Jun 9, 2026 0

FIFA World Cup 2026: A geopolitical gambit off the pitch

FIFA World Cup 2026: A geopolitical gambit off the pitch

ATT Desk Report Jun 9, 2026 0

Shariatpur blends rich cultural heritage with scenic beauty

Shariatpur blends rich cultural heritage with scenic be...

ATT Desk Report May 25, 2026 0

This district is characterised by its lush green landscapes, meandering rivers, ...

Workshop on tour guiding held in Dhaka

Workshop on tour guiding held in Dhaka

ATT Desk Report Apr 26, 2026 0

The workshop attracted a diverse group of attendees, including both experienced ...

Greece’s tourism sector in search of workers as summer season looms

Greece’s tourism sector in search of workers as summer ...

ATT Desk Report Apr 9, 2026 0

Bangladesh in the Eyes of an Indian Traveller

Bangladesh in the Eyes of an Indian Traveller

Riyanka Roy Feb 19, 2026 0

Accommodation

Forest-themed resorts for tourists near Sundarbans

Forest-themed resorts for tourists near Sundarbans

ATT Desk Report May 18, 2026 0

Names of variour eco resorts, such as Jangalbari, Iraboti, Golkanon, Bonlata and...

Eid tourists flood Bandarban

Eid tourists flood Bandarban

Anindya Arif Mar 12, 2026 0

Officials informed of a growing travel rush to Bandarban ahead of the Eid-ul-Fit...

Airbnb Launches ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ Globally

Airbnb Launches ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ Globally

ATT Desk Report Feb 19, 2026 0

The new feature enables travellers to secure reservations instantly and pay clos...

Tour Operators

Australian High Commission warns visa applicants against fraud

Australian High Commission warns visa applicants agains...

ATT Desk Report May 20, 2026 0

Australian High Commission in Bangladesh warns visa applicants to use only ImmiA...

China warns Bangladeshi visa seekers against scam

China warns Bangladeshi visa seekers against scam

ATT Desk Report May 20, 2026 0

The Chinese Embassy has warned Bangladeshi visa applicants against fraudulent tr...

13 countries issue warning against visa fraud

13 countries issue warning against visa fraud

ATT Desk Report Apr 9, 2026 0

Certificate course on tourism and hospitality launched by BITH

Certificate course on tourism and hospitality launched ...

ATT Desk Report Apr 7, 2026 0

Hajj visa processing deadline set for March 5

Hajj visa processing deadline set for March 5

ATT Desk Report Feb 26, 2026 0

Philippines launches E-Visa service for Bangladeshi passport holders

Philippines launches E-Visa service for Bangladeshi pas...

ATT Desk Report Jun 3, 2026 0

The Philippine Embassy in Dhaka has launched an e-visa service for Bangladeshi p...

UK imposes sanctions on Bangladeshi travel agency

UK imposes sanctions on Bangladeshi travel agency

ATT Desk Report May 7, 2026 0

Promised high-paying jobs in Russia, ordinary Bangladeshi citizens allegedly fou...

Malaysia deports 245 foreign nationals, including 35 Bangladeshis

Malaysia deports 245 foreign nationals, including 35 Ba...

ATT Correspondent Mar 2, 2026 0

Indonesia Visa System for Bangladeshi Travelers and Businessmen: What You Need to Know in 2026

Indonesia Visa System for Bangladeshi Travelers and Bus...

ATT Desk Report Feb 24, 2026 0

Tourism Struggles Ahead of Ramadan in Bangladesh

Tourism Struggles Ahead of Ramadan in Bangladesh

Anindya Arif Feb 16, 2026 0

Advance return train ticket sale for Eid starts Friday

Advance return train ticket sale for Eid starts Friday

ATT Correspondent Mar 13, 2026 0

All tickets for Eid travel are selling entirely online

Editorial Insights

Govt declares 7-day Eid vacation from May 25

Govt declares 7-day Eid vacation from May 25

ATT Correspondent May 8, 2026 0

The decision was made at a cabinet meeting held on Thursday, chaired by Prime Mi...

Fuel shortage halts speedboat service on Kumira-Sandwip route, raising Eid travel concerns

Fuel shortage halts speedboat service on Kumira-Sandwip...

ATT Desk Report Mar 15, 2026 0

The route connects Kumira with Guptachhara in Sandwip, an island upazila where w...

Winter whispers of Cyprus

Winter whispers of Cyprus

ATT Desk Report Jun 2, 2026 0

From mid-October to early April, the large hotels and restaurants here remain al...

Best reasons to visit Hong Kong

Best reasons to visit Hong Kong

Riyanka Roy May 2, 2026 0

If you’re craving a destination that’s high-energy but still soulful, ultra-mode...

Walking the Silk Road

Walking the Silk Road

ATT Desk Report Apr 22, 2026 0

How to visit Ancient Corinth from Athens

How to visit Ancient Corinth from Athens

ATT Desk Report Apr 15, 2026 0

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