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US allows Iran's World Cup team to travel 2 days before next match

Dhaka, Jun 24 (AP/UNB)The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday's match in Seattle, a ...

World

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced Friday, in what will be his first visit in nearly seven years.His trip will be the latest in a series of steps by China to reinforce its close ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor. North Korean leader Kim Jong U...

National

281 killed in road crashes during Eid travel: RSF

A total of 281 people were killed and 837 others injured in 292 road accidents across Bangladesh during the 13-day Eid-ul-Azha travel period from May 21 to June 2, according to a report by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF).The report said 22 people died every day on average during the period. Among t...

National,Transportation & Aviation,Women & Children,Fair & Festivals,Religion

BR launches special train coaches for women for Eid travel

Director General of Bangladesh Railway Md Afzal Hossain inaugurated the service at Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka through seeing off women passengers travelling on the special coach attached to the Jayantika Express.Additional Director General (Operations) of Bangladesh Railway Md Nazmul Hasan, ...

National,Infrastructure, Development,Chattogram,Transportation & Aviation

Railway officials inspect Eid travel management at Chattogram station

Bangladesh Railway Eastern Zone has taken extensive preparations to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey for homebound passengers ahead of Holy Eid-ul-Azha 2026.The first day of Eid travel, General Manager (East) Engineer Md. Sabuktagin visited Chattogram Railway Station to inspect the overall pa...

National,Security & Defence,Fair & Festivals,Religion

BGB deployed in Dhaka, Gazipur to ease Eid travel rush

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members have been deployed in some key areas the capital and Gazipur to maintain law and order, control traffic congestion and ensure smooth public movement ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.BGB members have been deployed in Dhaka’s New Market area, the Elevated Expressway, Sa...

National,Media,Transportation & Aviation

Call to remove unfit vehicles from roads ahead of Eid travel

Speakers at a media discussion in Dhaka on Wednesday called for the immediate removal of unfit vehicles from roads and highways to ensure safe and hassle-free travel for holidaymakers during the upcoming Eid vacation.The recommendations came during a media discussion titled “The Mass Media Rol...

National,City,Chattogram,Country, Districts,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Truck, Lorry movement suspended on Ctg highways from may 25–31 to ensure smooth Eid travel: CMP

To ensure safe and hassle-free travel for homebound passengers during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha 2026, the Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has decided to suspend the movement of trucks, covered vans, and lorries on highways in the Chattogram region from May 25 to May 31.The decision was made at a...

Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND

Tourism Malaysia opens pavilion at Dhaka Travel Mart 2026

Tourism Malaysia officially inaugurated its pavilion at the Dhaka Travel Mart 2026 (DTM 2026), marking a significant milestone in its continued efforts to promote the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign (VM2026) in the South Asian region.The pavilion was formally inaugurated by Malaysian High Commissioner ...

Business & Commerce

Saudia introduces Google’s ‘Find Hub’ to enhance traveler’s baggage recovery

Business DeskSaudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has introduced Google’s Find Hub share item location feature to support the recovery of lost or delayed baggage, offering guests an additional, optional way to assist the airline’s teams during the baggage tracking process.T...

National,Accident, Fire, Disaster

20 killed in road crashes daily during Eid travel: RSF

At least 298 people were killed in 373 road accidents across the country in the 15 days – from March 14 to March 28 – during Eid-ul-Fitr journey, with an average of 20 deaths per day, according to the Road Safety Foundation (RSF).Over 2,000 people were injured in road crashes during the ...

National,Accident, Fire, Disaster

5 crushed under train in Tangail during return travel after Eid holidays

What began as a return journey after the Eid holidays ended in tragedy in Tangail’s Kalihati upazila where five people including a child were killed after being run over by a train while two others were critically injured on Friday night.The deceased were identified as Nargis, 35, wife of Hami...

National,Country, Districts,Transportation & Aviation

Commuters fear Eid travel woes on Cumilla stretch of Dhaka–Chattogram highway

UNB, Cumilla:: Despite government assurances of hassle-free Eid travel, commuters fear suffering on the Cumilla stretch of the Dhaka–Chattogram highway due to varous reasons including encroachment and illegal parking.Passengers and transport operators said these problems along the roughly...

National,City,Fair & Festivals

DSCC takes steps to ease Eid travel, remove illegal counters near Sayedabad terminal

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has taken a series of measures to ensure safe, comfortable, and hassle-free travel for passengers during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr.The decisions were made at an emergency meeting held at Nagar Bhaban on Tuesday with DSCC Administrator Mohammad Abdus Salam in chair....

National,Law & Justice

Court imposes travel ban on ex-DWASA MD Salam, retired Army officer over corruption

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on recently former Managing Director (MD) of Dhaka WASA, Md. Abdus Salam Bapari, and his wife Mahbubunnesa over allegations of corruption.Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Sabbir Foyez issued the order on Tuesday following a petition filed by the Criminal I...

Transportation & Aviation,WAR

Middle East airport closures leave thousands of travelers stranded

Several airports across the Middle East remained shut on Sunday as tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran entered their second day.Emirates Airlines has suspended all flights to and from Dubai at least until Sunday afternoon, while Qatar’s airport will remain closed until at leas...

National

DNCC administrator Azaz faces travel ban

A Dhaka court on Sunday imposed a travel ban on Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz for his alleged involvement in irregularities and corruption.Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Judge Md Sabbir Foyez passed the order after hearing a petition filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (...

National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

Bangladesh requests US to ease business travel after visa bond move

National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman requested Allison Hooker, US Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs, to ease travel of Bangladeshi businessmen to US in the context of the recent visa bond move as he met her at the State Department in Washington DC on Friday.Dr Khalilur Rahman al...

National,Sports,Cricket

Bangladesh refuses to travel to India for World Cup next month

Bangladesh has officially decided not to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, escalating the sporting standoff between the two countries to an unprecedented level.Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul disclosed the major development on Sunday, calling the move as a necessary response to wh...

Business & Commerce

AKIJ Resource launches South Asia Travel & Hajj Service

South Asia Travel and Hajj Service, a concern of the country's leading business group AKIJ Resource, has started its journey with the aim of ensuring a reliable, transparent and quality Hajj and Umrah service for Muslims.On the occasion, an inauguration ceremony and a doa mahfil were organized a...