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<title>Aviation News &amp;amp; Tourism Industry Updates &#45; : Aviation Authority</title>
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<title>Skyway key to nation&amp;apos;s future prosperity: Dulu</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/skyway-key-to-nations-future-prosperity-dulu</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/skyway-key-to-nations-future-prosperity-dulu</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The minister made this remark while addressing the 7th founding anniversary programme of Aviation and Aerospace University, Lalmonirhat ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:27:59 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation, Lalmonirhat, Aviation and Aerospace University, university, Bangladesh</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi envoy for direct flights on Saudi&#45;Sylhet route</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/saudi-envoy-for-direct-flights-on-saudi-sylhet-route</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/saudi-envoy-for-direct-flights-on-saudi-sylhet-route</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ambassador Dr  Abdullah Jafar H bin Abiya highlighted the growing demand for direct connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Sylhet ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:55:24 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Saudi Arabaia, Sylhet, KSA, ambassador</media:keywords>
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<title>Biman’s reconstituted board holds first meeting</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bimans-reconstituted-board-holds-first-full-meeting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The session marked the formal start of the 13-member board’s activities following its reconstitution through a government notification ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:54:26 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman, Bangladesh, airlines, Aviation, global market</media:keywords>
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<title>Dhaka&#45;Tokyo flights to resume in June</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dhaka-tokyo-flights-to-resume-in-june</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flights will begin operating from June, with plans to increase the frequency in the future depending on demand and profitability ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:41:38 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dhaka, Tokyo, Biman, Bangladesh, Japan</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran reopens main airports in capital Tehran: aviation authority</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/iran-reopens-main-airports-in-capital-tehran-aviation-authority</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Passenger flights from 10 airports across Iran &quot;will also be possible from Saturday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:43:02 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, Middle East, aviation, Tehran</media:keywords>
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<title>Germany wants to deliver calibration services at HSIA</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/germany-wants-to-deliver-calibration-services-at-hsia</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/germany-wants-to-deliver-calibration-services-at-hsia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During the discussion, both sides emphasised further strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Germany, particularly in the aviation and tourism sectors ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:22:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Germany, Bangladesh, aviation, cooperation, calibration services, HSIA, Civil Aviation, Tourism, Minister, Afroza Khanam, Secretariat, Dhaka</media:keywords>
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<title>Tighter inspection at airport to ensure smooth Hajj operations</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tighter-inspection-at-airport-to-ensure-smooth-hajj-operations</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tighter-inspection-at-airport-to-ensure-smooth-hajj-operations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ministers review airport readiness and call for safe, smooth and well-coordinated Hajj flight operations ahead of inaugural departure ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:57:17 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hajj flight</media:keywords>
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<title>7 unused domestic airports up for reopening</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/7-unused-domestic-airports-up-for-reopening</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Some of them are under the occupation of various organisations, while cattle, goats, and other livestock freely roam on the runways of several others ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:19:44 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>airport, abandoned, Ishwardi, Thakurgaon, Lalmonirhat, Bogura, Shamshernagar, Cumilla, Tejgaon, CAAB</media:keywords>
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<title>Civil aviation minister outlines Biman&amp;apos;s profitability roadmap</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/civil-aviation-minister-outlines-bimans-profitability-roadmap</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ She said that adding new aircraft to the fleet would significantly increase income and help transform the airline into a more profitable organisation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:07:58 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>aviation, CAAB, Biman, Bangladesh</media:keywords>
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<title>Singapore Airlines keen to double Dhaka–Singapore flights</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/singapore-airlines-keen-to-double-dhakasingapore-flights</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The proposed increase in flights is expected to boost travel, trade, and labor mobility, further strengthening ties between Bangladesh and Singapore ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:31:08 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Singapore, Singapore Airlines, Dhaka, Bangladesh, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Cumilla Airport included in plans for reopening</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/cumilla-airport-included-in-plans-for-reopening</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Strong economy of the Cumilla region and growing demand are key factors behind the decision to reopen the airport ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:40:54 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cumilla, airport, reopening, aviation, CAAB, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>India cuts airport charges by 25% to ease pressure on airlines</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/india-cuts-airport-charges-by-25-to-ease-pressure-on-airlines</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/india-cuts-airport-charges-by-25-to-ease-pressure-on-airlines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Summary: Indian airlines are currently facing mounting financial pressure amid the fallout from the Iran conflict ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:35 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>India, airlines, aviation, airport</media:keywords>
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<title>CAAB holds workshop to strengthen aviation security standards</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/caab-holds-workshop-to-strengthen-aviation-security-standards</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ All foreign operators are required to prepare and obtain CAAB approval for SSPs ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:16:11 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CAAB, aviation, workshop, security</media:keywords>
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<title>Biman gets new MD, DMD</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-gets-new-md-dmd</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Both appointments will be effective from the date of joining and will remain valid for one year ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:56:34 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman Bangladesh Airlines, MD, DMD, public administration, notification</media:keywords>
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<title>Bangladesh, UK sign aviation MoU to boost PPP investment</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bangladesh-uk-sign-aviation-mou-to-boost-ppp-investment</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bangladesh-uk-sign-aviation-mou-to-boost-ppp-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The MoU would help reverse that trend and open opportunities for the country’s growing workforce ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:06:39 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bangladesh, UK, aviation, PPP, MoU</media:keywords>
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<title>CAAB launches ICAO course to boost aviation training standards</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/caab-launches-icao-course-to-boost-aviation-training-standards</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/caab-launches-icao-course-to-boost-aviation-training-standards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Five-day instructor programme aims to align Bangladesh’s aviation sector with global benchmarks ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:06:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CAAB, ICAO, training, course, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Minister orders improved airport services, urgent aircraft maintenance</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/minister-orders-improved-airport-services-urgent-aircraft-maintenance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Civil Aviation Minister closely inspected activities at the cargo terminal and instructed officials to ensure the quick and harassment-free release of goods in line with proper regulations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:44:26 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Minister, Bangladesh, cargo, HSIA, civil aviation, service</media:keywords>
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<title>Unauthorised drone seized at Shahjalal Airport VIP area</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/unauthorised-drone-seized-at-shahjalal-airport-vip-area</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/unauthorised-drone-seized-at-shahjalal-airport-vip-area</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A preliminary investigation revealed that the drone was being operated without obtaining prior permission ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:01:08 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>drone, HSIA, Dhaka, airport, avaition</media:keywords>
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<title>Florida governor signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/florida-governor-signs-bill-renaming-palm-beach-airport-after-trump</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/florida-governor-signs-bill-renaming-palm-beach-airport-after-trump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The renaming is part of a broader trend since Trump returned to the White House in January 2025 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:19:14 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Floria, Trump, USA, Air Port, governor</media:keywords>
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<title>No decision yet on renaming Dhaka airport: Minister</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/no-decision-yet-on-renaming-dhaka-airport-minister</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/no-decision-yet-on-renaming-dhaka-airport-minister</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A decision on changing the airport’s name might be made in the future following discussions with different stakeholders, she said ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:59:41 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Civil Aviation, Tourism, Minister, Afroza Khanam, HSIA, Zia</media:keywords>
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<title>Government sets 15&#45;Day deadline for travel agency registration</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/government-sets-15-day-deadline-for-travel-agency-registration</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/government-sets-15-day-deadline-for-travel-agency-registration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Enforcement actions will be taken against violators under existing laws ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:54:37 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Travel Agency, Bangladesh, registration, Goverment</media:keywords>
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<title>18kg gold recovered from Biman aircraft toilet at Dhaka airport</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/18kg-gold-recovered-from-aircraft-toilet-at-dhaka-airport</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The gold was recovered from a concealed compartment inside a toilet panel in the cargo section of a Biman Bangladesh flight that arrived from Dubai on Saturday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:08:02 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gold, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, flight, Dubai</media:keywords>
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<title>Nepal ambassador calls for Saidpur Airport&amp;apos;s int&amp;apos;l upgrading</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/nepal-ambassador-calls-for-saidpur-airports-intl-upgrading</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/nepal-ambassador-calls-for-saidpur-airports-intl-upgrading</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nepal envoy sheds light on the importance of regional connectivity ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:27:29 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bangladesh, Nepal, connectivity, Saidpur Airport</media:keywords>
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<title>UK interested in HSIA Terminal&#45;3 ground handling role</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/uk-interested-in-hsia-terminal-3-ground-handling-role</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/uk-interested-in-hsia-terminal-3-ground-handling-role</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During the talks, both sides emphasized strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, particularly in the civil aviation sector ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:53:03 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, Afroza Khanam, minister, state minister</media:keywords>
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<title>Thakurgaon Airport: Revival after 46 Years to fulfill northern region&amp;apos;s dream</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/thakurgaon-airport-revival-after-46-years-to-fulfill-northern-regions-dream</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/thakurgaon-airport-revival-after-46-years-to-fulfill-northern-regions-dream</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During the Indo-Pak war of 1965, its runway was severely damaged ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:16:09 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Airport, Thakurgaon, North Bengal, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Civil aviation minister holds talks with Chinese ambassador</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/civil-aviation-minister-holds-talks-with-chinese-ambassador</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/civil-aviation-minister-holds-talks-with-chinese-ambassador</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chinese Ambassador Yao congratulated Minister Rita and State Minister Millat on assuming their new responsibilities ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:47:04 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>CAAB, Fire Service ink MoU to boost airport emergency response</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/caab-fire-service-ink-mou-to-boost-airport-emergency-response</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/caab-fire-service-ink-mou-to-boost-airport-emergency-response</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The MoU was signed at a ceremony held at the CAAB headquarters in Kurmitola, Dhaka. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:12:28 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Bangladesh seeks revised plan from Japan to run HSIA Terminal 3</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bangladesh-asks-japan-for-revised-plan-to-run-dhaka-airports-terminal-3</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bangladesh-asks-japan-for-revised-plan-to-run-dhaka-airports-terminal-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The govt stepped up efforts to resolve outstanding issues surrounding the management of the nearly completed terminal ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:03:23 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation, 3rd Terminal, HSIA, Bangladesh, Japan</media:keywords>
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<title>Dhaka–Sylhet–Manchester flight resumption July 1</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dhakasylhetmanchester-flight-resumption-july-1</link>
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<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:25:58 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman, Dhaka, Sylhet, Manchester, Bangladeshi, diaspora, UK, Hajj</media:keywords>
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<title>Jet fuel prices hiked for domestic and international flights in Bangladesh</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/jet-fuel-prices-hiked-for-domestic-and-international-flights-in-bangladesh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Price of jet fuel for domestic flights has been set at Tk 112.41 per litre, marking a sharp increase of Tk 3.62 from February&#039;s rate of Tk 108.79 per litre ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:25:46 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Middle East routes resume gradually: CAAB</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flight operations have gradually increased during the period, with daily departures rising from six flights on February 28 to a peak of 39 flights on March 7 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:59:16 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle East, flight, Bangladesh, Dhaka, CAAB, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah</media:keywords>
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<title>Zero tolerance against irregularities at Dhaka airport: Minister</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/zero-tolerance-against-irregularities-at-dhaka-airport-minister</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita on Thursday directed officials of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh to ensure expatriate-friendly services at airports and strictly enforce a zero-tolerance policy against irregularities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:42:17 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Airport, minister, civil Aviation, Dhaka, airport</media:keywords>
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<title>US Ambassador meets new aviation ministers to boost aviation sector</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-ambassador-meets-new-aviation-ministers-to-boost-aviation-sector</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The high-level discussion focused on enhancing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United States, with a particular emphasis on collaboration in the aviation sector ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:53:52 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister, Afroza Khanam Rita, aviation, aviation, state minister, Md Rashiduzzaman Millat</media:keywords>
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<title>Customs Seizes Tk3.80cr in Foreign Currency at Dhaka Airport</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/customs-seizes-tk380cr-in-foreign-currency-at-dhaka-airport</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The operation was carried out on Friday by the Directorate General of Customs Intelligence and Investigation following confidential information ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:17:44 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>foreign currency, customs, HSIA, Dhaka, Directorate General of Customs Intelligence and Investigation</media:keywords>
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<title>Govt to Reopen Closed Airports Before Building New Ones</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/govt-to-reopen-closed-airports-before-building-new-ones</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/govt-to-reopen-closed-airports-before-building-new-ones</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several airports — including those in Thakurgaon, Nilphamari and Bogura — were once fully operational but were closed for various reasons during previous administrations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:31:22 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>State minister, civil aviation, tourism, Rashiduzzaman Millat, airport</media:keywords>
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<title>New Airport Cargo Facility Lies Idle Amid Export Slowdown</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/new-airport-cargo-facility-lies-idle-amid-export-slowdown</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/new-airport-cargo-facility-lies-idle-amid-export-slowdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport cargo utilisation has fallen by 30–40 percent as weak export demand continues to weigh on trade, according to Biman Bangladesh Airlines ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:35:01 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>HSIA, transhipment, Shah Amanat International Airport, Osmani International Airport, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Bangladesh, India, CAAB</media:keywords>
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<title>Aviation Sector and Services to be Modernised: Aviation Minister</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/aviation-sector-and-services-to-be-modernised-aviation-minister</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/aviation-sector-and-services-to-be-modernised-aviation-minister</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rita said special importance would be given to ensuring that Hajj pilgrims do not face any inconvenience during their travel ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:16:20 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>aviation, HSIA, third terminal, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister, Afroza Khanam Rita</media:keywords>
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<title>International Arbitration Board orders CAAB to Pay Tk1,650cr to ADC</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/international-arbitration-board-orders-caab-to-pay-tk-1650-crore-to-caab</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/international-arbitration-board-orders-caab-to-pay-tk-1650-crore-to-caab</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The board was formed to settle financial disputes between CAAB and ADC. It comprised three arbitrators from Malaysia, the United Kingdom and Germany ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:52:30 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dispute, arbitration, CAAB, ADC, third terminal, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, Airport, Aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>How Bureaucratic Arrogance, Unheeded Warnings Cost CAAB Tk1,500cr</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dhaka-airport-terminal-3-CAAB-shall-pay_ADC-Tk1500crore</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dhaka-airport-terminal-3-CAAB-shall-pay_ADC-Tk1500crore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Why Bangladesh’s aviation regulator faces a Tk 1,500 crore penalty over Terminal 3 at Dhaka Airport. Inside the CAAB–ADC dispute and arbitration decision. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:15:31 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>The Editors Desk</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dhaka Airport, Terminal 3, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, CAAB, Aviation Dhaka Consortium, ADC, Bangladesh Aviation, Arbitration, Dispute Board, ICC Arbitration, Infrastructure Project, Public Finance, FDI Bangladesh, Mitsubishi Corporation, Fujita Corporation, Samsung C&amp;T, MoCAT, Bangladesh Economy, Airport Development, Government Accountability</media:keywords>
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<title>Afroza Rita Becomes New Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/afroza-rita-becomes-new-civil-aviation-and-tourism-minister</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/afroza-rita-becomes-new-civil-aviation-and-tourism-minister</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Her oath-taking ceremony was held on Tuesday afternoon at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:45:29 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Afroza Khanam Rita, aviation, tourism, aviation and tourism minister, bangladesh</media:keywords>
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<title>A Year of Rapid Change in Bangladesh’s Aviation Industry</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/a-year-of-rapid-change-in-bangladeshs-aviation-industry</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/a-year-of-rapid-change-in-bangladeshs-aviation-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The aviation business in Bangladesh has thrived in the year of 2025, thanks to the interim government&#039;s liberal policy, reform initiative, pro-tourism stance and development of both domestic and international airports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:10:32 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation, holiday business, tourism</media:keywords>
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