AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Travel & Expansion: US-Bangla says it will expand to 30 international destinations in 20 countries by Dec 2027 and launch a second airline on 29 July, adding 21 new aircraft in 2027 with in-seat connectivity and free onboard internet planned. Passport & Travel Rules: Bangladesh reinstates “Except Israel” on newly issued e-passports and updates watermarks/design, including July Uprising martyrs and symbols from multiple faiths and major landmarks. Tourism & Aviation Capacity: Biman plans to lease up to 10 aircraft by 2027 to boost frequencies and open new routes, while also preparing for future Boeing deliveries. Student Mobility: JUCSU launches a live bus tracking app (“iTracker”) at Jahangirnagar University to show real-time bus locations and estimated arrival times. Health for Travelers: A new review warns climate change will reshuffle waterborne gut illnesses—some bacteria may spread more in warmer conditions while several stomach viruses may ease in heat. Family & Community Travel Safety: A bus crash on the Dhaka–Aricha highway in Manikganj left 1 dead and at least 10 injured after a tyre burst. Green Tourism Angle: Afroza Khanam Rita kicks off “One Child, One Tree” to push tree planting and environmental responsibility. Regional Travel Watch: BGB DG visits Cox’s Bazar border areas and oversees flood relief, including a medical camp.
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