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<title>Aviation News &amp;amp; Tourism Industry Updates &#45; : Tour Operators</title>
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<title>Outbound tourism grapples with visa hurdle: BOTOF president</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Although there has been political stability in recent months, Bangladesh&#039;s international connectivity is yet to return to previous levels as visa processing still remains the biggest challenge ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:05:33 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippines launches E&#45;Visa service for Bangladeshi passport holders</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Embassy in Dhaka has launched an e-visa service for Bangladeshi passport holders effective June 5, 2026 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:01:20 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Australian High Commission warns visa applicants against fraud</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Australian High Commission in Bangladesh warns visa applicants to use only ImmiAccount and secure direct access to avoid fraudA ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:45:20 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>China warns Bangladeshi visa seekers against scam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Chinese Embassy has warned Bangladeshi visa applicants against fraudulent travel agencies and urged them to apply directly through official channels ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:09:02 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Aviation Express receives prestigious TITA award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The fortnightly received the award for its continued contribution to highlighting Bangladesh’s aviation, tourism and expatriate sectors through industry-focused reporting ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:55:58 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>UK imposes sanctions on Bangladeshi travel agency</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Promised high-paying jobs in Russia, ordinary Bangladeshi citizens allegedly found themselves forced onto the front lines of the war against Ukraine after being recruited by Dream Home Travels ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:50:55 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>13 countries issue warning against visa fraud</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The countries urged applicants to complete all visa-related procedures using verified information and official government channels of the respective countries ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:58:50 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Certificate course on tourism and hospitality launched by BITH</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The program is designed to create job opportunities alongside practical training ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:49:20 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Advance return train ticket sale for Eid starts Friday</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ All tickets for Eid travel are selling entirely online ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:01:06 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eid Travel, Eid, Bangladesh Railway, train</media:keywords>
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<title>Malaysia deports 245 foreign nationals, including 35 Bangladeshis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Those deported included 82 Myanmar nationals, 68 Indonesians, 35 Bangladeshis, 26 Pakistanis and 23 Indians ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:22:47 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hajj visa processing deadline set for March 5</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Religious Affairs has instructed 30 leading Hajj agencies to complete visa processing for all pilgrims by March 5. The directive also requires health examinations, vaccinations and group arrangements to be finalised before the deadline ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:06:00 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Hajj, pilgrimage, Saudi Ministry of Hajj, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Eid</media:keywords>
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<title>Indonesia Visa System for Bangladeshi Travelers and Businessmen: What You Need to Know in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Indonesia presents substantial opportunities for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs across multiple sectors—restaurants, coffee ventures, coal mining, and ready-made garments—yet the visa-on-arrival facility remains suspended for Bangladeshi citizens ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:27:05 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourism Struggles Ahead of Ramadan in Bangladesh</title>
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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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