The Trump administration on Thursday tightened visa requirements for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists. The Department of Homeland Security’s new final rule creates a fixed time period for the F visa for international students, the J visa which allows visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in the US, and the I visa […]
Due to the many barriers to travel abroad, interest in domestic travel has increased every year. However, travel destinations within the country are also becoming limited. Sylhet and Moulvibazar are among the most popular destinations. But in the last two years, traveling there by road now takes twice as long as before, causing tourist interest […]
For affordable and hassle-free travel around the capital Seoul, “Discover Seoul Pass” can serve as an essential companion. The card offers one-way transportation from Incheon International Airport to Seoul via AREX train or K-Limousine bus, free admission to over 70 popular tourist attractions in Seoul, and unlimited high-speed Internet access during the validity period. In […]
According to the circular, Authorized Dealer (AD) banks will now be able to remit such funds on behalf of applicants if a visa bond or refundable security deposit is mandatory for obtaining a visa for a particular country. Under the new guidelines, banks can issue international or virtual cards in the name of applicants. The […]
In its pre-pilot phase, the program has enrolled approximately 22,065 farmers in selected upazilas, where financial assistance from the Government of Bangladesh is being distributed directly into the bank accounts linked to the card. On the same day, 20,671 farmers, fishermen, cattle herders and salt cultivators from 11 upazilas of 10 districts will receive the […]
The United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and 10 other Western countries have issued several guidelines and advisories to Bangladeshi citizens to exercise caution while availing services, including visas, from their embassies. It states that applicants must follow official procedures when obtaining visas, permits and other consular services. These guidelines have been issued in a joint statement […]
Minister of Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Ariful Haq Choudhary said the ministry will assist expatriates whose visas are expiring due to flight cancellations. The ministry has launched a hotline to help migrants. Those who contact the Ministry will receive assistance within the capacity of the Government. The government is committed to solving any problem […]
Sources at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport said airlines canceled 23 domestic and international flights on Saturday. They canceled 40 flights on Sunday and 39 flights today, Monday. Overall, airlines have canceled 102 flights in the last three days. Passengers traveling to the affected destinations faced a lot of difficulties due to the cancellation. People […]
Director (Public Relations) of the Foreign Minister's Office Mir Akram Uddin Ahmed revealed this through a press release on Wednesday. The Oman Embassy in Dhaka, in its self-explanatory note, said the relevant authority has lifted the temporary visa restrictions imposed on Bangladeshi nationals, the release said. The exempted visa categories include all official visas, family […]
Hassan recalled the historic ties between Bangladesh and the UAE, the two brotherly countries established by the founders, praised the leadership of the UAE for the unprecedented progress during the last five decades and the outstanding achievements of Bangladesh under the leadership of the Prime Minister. Thrown light on. Sheikh Hasina. Reviewing the entire gamut […]
Chaired by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Tofajzal Hussain Mia, the meeting saw the participation of Acting Chairman Lokman Hussain Mia, as well as secretaries of line ministries and departments and other high-ranking officials. During the meeting, the Special Branch (SB) of the police informed that as of December 31, a total of 107,167 […]