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Foreign airlines' $214m stuck in Bangladesh, now flyers paying the price

Foreign airlines' $214m stuck in Bangladesh, now flyers paying the price

In a surprising revelation, travellers flying from Bangladesh to various foreign destinations are experiencing significantly higher ticket prices compared to those flying from India.

3h | Aviation

File photo- State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Md. Shahriar Alam, MP

Steps to be taken if foreign diplomats cross limit: Shahriar Alam

2h | Bangladesh

Deposits in banks rises by Tk25,000cr in April

Deposits in banks rises by Tk25,000cr in April

3h | Banking

FILE PHOTO: People stand outside the Iranian embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 12, 2023. REUTERS/Aziz El Yaakoubi

Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia this week

1h | World+Biz

Next election a challenge in face of conspiracies: PM to AL leaders

5h | Politics

File photo of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam. Photo: UNB

Exaggeration, inconsistency in Congressmen’s letter: Shahriar Alam

4h | Bangladesh

File photo of onions. Picture: Mumit M/TBS

Onion prices begin to fall as imports arrive at land ports

6h | Economy

Alhaj Textile chairman removed after ousted MD's lawsuit

Alhaj Textile chairman removed after ousted MD's lawsuit

4h | Stocks

Japanese realtor JP Building starts journey in Bangladesh

Japanese realtor JP Building starts journey in Bangladesh

4h | Corporates

Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury. Photo :Collected

False Covid-19 reports: Sabrina gets bail, no bar to release

5h | Court

Photo: Collected

Mass Media Employees (Services Conditions) Bill 2022: Another 90 days for scrutiny

3h | Bangladesh

Bangladesh's significance in world amplified: Foreign Minister

Bangladesh's significance in world amplified: Foreign Minister

1h | Bangladesh

Ganatantra Mancha claims motorcade came under attack in Bogura

Ganatantra Mancha claims motorcade came under attack in Bogura

3h | Politics

No land swap deal with India to get route to Bangladesh: Nepal PM

No land swap deal with India to get route to Bangladesh: Nepal PM

5h | South Asia

Former US VP Mike Pence officially enters 2024 Republican presidential race

Former US VP Mike Pence officially enters 2024 Republican presidential race

3h | USA

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1h | অর্থনীতি

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Stocks

Intraco Refueling conditionally allowed to issue Tk50cr bond

Intraco Refueling conditionally allowed to issue Tk50cr bond

Alhaj Textile chairman removed after ousted MD's lawsuit

Alhaj Textile chairman removed after ousted MD's lawsuit

Lub-rref Bangladesh leads DSE turnover chart

Lub-rref Bangladesh leads DSE turnover chart

Profit booking drags indices down in last 2 hours of trade

Profit booking drags indices down in last 2 hours of trade

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Young Entrepreneurs Beating Plastic Pollution

Young Entrepreneurs Beating Plastic Pollution

The fitness industry of Bangladesh tries to reshape from corona effect

The fitness industry of Bangladesh tries to reshape from corona effect

Ukraine ready to launch counteroffensive

Ukraine ready to launch counteroffensive

Panorama

Beating plastic pollution: Local startups build businesses around waste

Beating plastic pollution: Local startups build businesses around waste

Wheels

The Chaser, in its beautiful shade of orange, is equipped with TRD bodykit all around, with its front splitter being custom made. Photo: Asif Chowdhury

Toyota Chaser: A fast cruiser for the streets

Brands

Photo: Courtesy

Candles that transcend the ordinary

Pursuit

Illustration: TBS

Should you pursue fact-checking as a career in Bangladesh?

Explorer

Photo: Md Adnan Khairullah

Above six thousand metres

In Focus

Louis Kahn (second from left) works on a model of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House) at Dhaka in 1961.

A visual odyssey of the US-Bangladesh relationship over the last 50 years

Earth

Photo: Collected

Plants with painted leaves: Exploring the exquisite beauty of Begonias

Habitat

Photo: Courtesy

Shanta Forum: A new landmark on the cityscape

Photo: Collected

Interior decor tips: Top trendsetting background patterns and textures to use in office design

Food

Indulge in the perfect fusion of flavours with Manzo’s exquisite Cesar Salad featuring delicate smoked salmon.

Photo: Courtesy

Savouring symphony: Food meets art at Manzo

Mode

Unwinding poolside, she revels in self-care, her flawless complexion glowing under the gentle sun. Photo: Rony Rezaul. Model: Tangia Zaman Methila

Dive into Summer Style: Get Ready to Sizzle by the Pool

TBS Ramadan

Recipes for Ramadan by Amari Dhaka

Wellbeing

Collective efforts imperative to water security

Collective efforts imperative to water security

Game

Photo: Screengrab

Bandai Namco drops teaser for latest Dragon Ball Z Game

World+Biz

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak walks outside Number 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, November 2, 2022. REUTERS/John Sibley

What's on Rishi Sunak's to-do list? A global artificial intelligence watchdog

Wealth

Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on as he visits the construction site of Tesla's gigafactory in Gruenheide, near Berlin, Germany, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi

Elon Musk reclaims title of world's richest person

Foreign airlines' $214m stuck in Bangladesh, now flyers paying the price

Foreign airlines' $214m stuck in Bangladesh, now flyers paying the price

Japanese realtor JP Building starts journey in Bangladesh

Onion prices begin to fall as imports arrive at land ports

FILE PHOTO: People stand outside the Iranian embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 12, 2023. REUTERS/Aziz El Yaakoubi

Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia this week

Former US VP Mike Pence officially enters 2024 Republican presidential race

Saudi Arabia's solo oil production cut is a risky strategy

Intraco Refueling conditionally allowed to issue Tk50cr bond

Intraco Refueling conditionally allowed to issue Tk50cr bond

Alhaj Textile chairman removed after ousted MD's lawsuit

Lub-rref Bangladesh leads DSE turnover chart

Saudi Arabia's solo oil production cut is a risky strategy

Backlash against weaponised dollar is growing across the world

Opec+ challenge is overcoming an internal squabble

Photo: Saqlain Rizve

Minal Mondal: From frame binder to art collector

‘He was Bangladesh’s Dylan’

'Across the Spider-Verse' spins box office with $120.5 million debut

Shahadat enters dreamland after overcoming nightmarish childhood

‘Leo would love to return to Barca’: Messi's father and agent Jorge

Messi's move to Barcelona now possible after La Liga accept financial viability plan

Foreign airlines' $214m stuck in Bangladesh, now flyers paying the price

Foreign airlines' $214m stuck in Bangladesh, now flyers paying the price

Dhaka-Tongi-Joydebpur railway expansion project cost to rise 294%

An anatomy of power crisis

Long Read

Of 53,685 hectares of arable land in the Bhabodah area, 28,882 hectares were affected by waterlogging. Photo: Mumit M

3 decades on, a man-made waterlogging crisis lingers in Bhabadaha

Song of the farmers as boro begins

Song of the farmers as boro begins

Zee5 gone. How feasible is Bangladesh's OTT industry?

Zee5 gone. How feasible is Bangladesh's OTT industry?

The rise of the 'influencer' market in Bangladesh

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