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Flyadeal launches direct flights on the Dhaka–Jeddah route
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flyadeal will start direct flights on the Jeddah–Dhaka route Wednesday. With this, the airline is officially entering the Bangladesh market.
October 21, 2025
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Promotion of 80 police officers
Eighty officers of the Bangladesh Police, holding the ranks of Inspector (Unarmed, City, Vehicle, and Armed), have been promoted to the position of Assistant Police Superintendent in the BCS (Police) cadre.
October 21, 2025
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US-Bangla fleet welcomes its third Airbus A330
The country’s largest airline, US-Bangla Airlines, has added its third wide-body Airbus A330-300 to its fleet. With this addition, the total number of aircraft in US-Bangla’s fleet has reached 25.
October 21, 2025
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Duty-free gold allowance from abroad
The price of gold fluctuates daily in the global market. However, in the domestic market, the price of gold continues to rise. The price of one tola of gold in the country has even exceeded two lakh taka. In this situation, bringing gold from abroad could be one of the main options. However, it is important to know the exact amount of gold and jewelry that can be brought in duty-free.
October 21, 2025
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Haor project postponed
A proposed project for the haor areas in eight districts of the country, including Kishoreganj, has been postponed. This project, aimed at climate-resilient livelihood improvement, was proposed by the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives.
October 21, 2025
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Bangladesh's Recent Fires Raise Questions Over Safety and Intent
The recent spate of deadly fires in Dhaka and Chattogram has raised alarm over safety measures, with many suspecting deliberate sabotage that could tarnish Bangladesh's reputation and harm its business environment.
October 19, 2025
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The reason behind the decline in the value of the Bangladeshi passport
Due to increasingly strict global visa restrictions, the value of the Bangladeshi passport has declined further. In the Global Passport Index published by UK-based Henley & Partners, the Bangladeshi passport is now ranked as the 7th weakest in the world. In the 2025 ranking of 106 countries, Bangladesh is positioned at 100th.
October 19, 2025
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The new generation in the all-consuming grip of mobile phones
With technological advancements, communication through mobile phones has accelerated significantly. While various modes of entertainment and communication are making life easier, people of all ages—especially children, adolescents, and the youth are becoming increasingly addicted. Digital platforms centered around mobile phones have become a major part of their lives.
October 14, 2025
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Registering battery-powered rickshaws will double the number of accidents
Md. Mozammel Haque Chowdhury, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association, has stated that registering battery-powered rickshaws will lead to a twofold increase in road accidents.