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<title>Aviation News &amp;amp; Tourism Industry Updates &#45; Anindya Arif</title>
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<title>Dhadhar Char: A hidden island escape near Dhaka</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dhadhar-char-a-hidden-island-escape-near-dhaka</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Locally known as “Majher Char” or “Maijhar Char”, the island is surrounded by calm waters and expansive greenery ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:18:44 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
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<title>Travel slowdown hits key tourism hubs in Chattogram</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the centre of the slowdown, stakeholders point to reduced mobility caused by recent fuel shortages and price increases, which have raised travel costs and discouraged long-distance trips ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:03:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
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<title>Heavy rain may put damper on travellers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ For tourists, especially those heading to coastal and hill destinations, the timing matters ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:29:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
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<title>When to explore Tanguar Haor’s stunning beauty</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The best time to explore its true beauty lies between late June and September, when the haor turns into a vast inland sea ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:17 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tanguar Haor, freshwater, ecosystems, Sunamganj, Jadukata River, Barikka Tila</media:keywords>
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<title>Thousand join ‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run 2026’ in Dhaka</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/thousand-join-beautiful-bangladesh-run-2026-in-dhaka</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It featured a 7.5-kilometre competitive race and a 2-kilometre fun run, with participants from different professions, especially from aviation and tourism sectors ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:05:06 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
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<title>Severe power cuts disrupt Cox’s Bazar tourism</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/severe-power-cuts-disrupt-coxs-bazar-tourism</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Daily electricity shortages--ranging from 8-10 hours in the district headquarters to as much as 15-16 hours in outlying sub-districts--are undermining hotel operations, discouraging visitors and straining local businesses amid an ongoing heatwave ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cox&#039;s bazar, tourism, Hotel, Motel, Guesthouse, hospitality, Bangladesh Power Development Board</media:keywords>
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<title>Fuel crisis triggers tourist slump in Kuakata</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/fuel-crisis-triggers-tourist-slump-in-kuakata</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Low visitor turnout hits local businesses as fuel shortage disrupts travel plans ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:07:51 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kuakata, tourism, oil crisis, disruption, livelihood, pressure, decline in tourism</media:keywords>
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<title>Relish Baishakhi cuisine with Omni Residency&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;stormy offer&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/relish-baishakhi-cuisine-with-omni-residencys-stormy-offer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The limited-period package offers a full-day stay experience priced at Tk 8,888, including accommodation and three daily meals featuring traditional Bangla set menus ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:46:21 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>resort, food, beverage, breakfast, lunch, dinner</media:keywords>
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<title>Third Terminal agreement uncertain as revenue dispute deepens</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/third-terminal-agreement-uncertain-as-revenue-dispute-deepens</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the heart of the impasse lies a revised financial proposal from the Japanese consortium, which is seeking 22.5% of per-passenger revenue during the initial five years of operation, with the share potentially rising to 27% ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:57:37 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Bangladesh, CAAB, Sumitomo Corporation, Sojitz Corporation, Aviation, airport</media:keywords>
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<title>Tk3,666cr road plan to boost tourism in hill tracts</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tk3666cr-road-plan-to-boost-tourism-in-hill-tracts</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Govt’s first ECNEC meeting likely to approve project on April 6; 288km network to open remote hill destinations to travellers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:53:44 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chattogram, ECNEC, development, project, hill districts, connectivity, tourism, destination</media:keywords>
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<title>Eid escapes in Bogura where history, nature and culture converge</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/eid-escapes-in-bogura-where-history-nature-and-culture-converge</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the gateway to North Bengal, Bogura carries a deep historical identity shaped by centuries of political, cultural and economic evolution ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:22:08 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eid, holiday, bogura, heritage, tradition, nature, mahasthangarh</media:keywords>
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<title>Omni Residency brings big Eid offers for clientele</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/omni-residency-brings-big-eid-offers-for-clientele</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:02:03 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists turn to trains for Eid travel as extra coaches added</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tourists-turn-to-trains-for-eid-travel-as-extra-coaches-added</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Passenger pressure is likely to rise from Monday evening as government and private offices begin their Eid holidays. To handle the rush, 46 additional coaches have been attached to trains on major routes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:37:23 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>tourist, Eid, holiday, Dhaka, Chattogram, train, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Railway</media:keywords>
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<title>Eid tourists flood Bandarban</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/eid-tourists-flood-bandarban</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Officials informed of a growing travel rush to Bandarban ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, with hotels and resorts reporting a surge in advance bookings as holidaymakers plan trips to the scenic hill district ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:32:37 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eid-ul-Fitr, holidays, Hotel Grand Valley, Hotel Sky Blue, Resorts, Lama</media:keywords>
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<title>ME conflict to affect Bangladesh’s strong remittance growth</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/me-conflict-to-affect-bangladeshs-strong-remittance-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 4.5 million Bangladeshis work in the six GCC countries - Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman - which together account for roughly 45% of total remittance inflows in FY2025–26 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:26:38 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ME conflict, remittance, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, IMF</media:keywords>
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<title>Ramadan Lull Leaves Cox&amp;apos;s Bazar Hotels 90% Empty</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/ramadan-lull-leaves-coxs-bazar-hotels-90-empty</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ More than 90% of hotel rooms are vacant midway through the holy month, despite discounts of up to 60% ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:34:09 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, hotel, motel, discount, tourist, Kolatoli</media:keywords>
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<title>Cricket Diplomacy Delivers Tourism Boom for Sri Lanka </title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/cricket-diplomacy-delivers-tourism-boom-for-sri-lanka</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The high-voltage clash at R Premadasa Stadium — sold out with around 35,000 spectators — delivered a surge of visitors that Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has not seen in months ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:03:14 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, Sri Lanka, Idia, Pakistan, Cricket</media:keywords>
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<title>Fresh Talks Planned with Japanese Consortium on HSIA T3</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/fresh-talks-planned-with-japanese-consortium-on-dhaka-airports-t3</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Although around 99% of construction is complete, officials said the terminal would still need at least six months to recruit and train staff after any agreement is signed ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:32:57 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>JICA, CAAB, MoCAT, PM, Tarique Rahman, Third Terminal,  Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, transhipment</media:keywords>
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<title>Bangladesh’s Aviation Drive Could Reshape Future of Tourism</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bangladeshs-aviation-drive-could-reshape-future-of-tourism</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ With carriers such as Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Novoair and Air Astra unveiling plans for new international routes, the country is signalling that it is ready to compete more seriously in the regional travel market ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:04:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>tourism, aviation, Banglades, Bangladesh tourism, Bangladesh aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Tourism Struggles Ahead of Ramadan in Bangladesh</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tourism-struggles-ahead-of-ramadan-in-bangladesh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hotels and resorts across the country have reported weaker bookings, a downturn driven by a mix of political uncertainty, security concerns, and the broader national climate surrounding the recent election ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:50:46 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, Bangladesh, Hospitality, Ramadan, Resorts and hotels</media:keywords>
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