Biman Bangladesh Airline
Bangladesh
The Government used censorship most often in cases of immodest or obscene photographs, perceived misrepresentation or defamation of Islam, and for objectionable comments regarding national leaders. On April 15, the Government confiscated the April 2 issue of the Indian magazine, Desh, for using indecent words about Adam and Eve. In April, the Government condemned and forbade Time magazine from being placed in government establishments, including on the national airline, Biman, because of its negative portrayal of the country. ... [Read More]
Bangladesh
The Essential Services Ordinance permits the Government to bar strikes for 3 months in any sector it declares essential. In May, the Ordinance was imposed on the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation. During the year, the Government continued to impose the Ordinance, originally applied in 2002, to the Power Development Board, the Dhaka Electric Supply Authority, Bangladesh Biman Airline, and the Chittagong Port Authority. ... During the year, the Government announced it would not allow collective bargaining authority in jute mills during production time. In the past, the Government had applied this ban to national airline pilots, water supply workers, and shipping employees. The ban may be renewed for 3-month periods. The Government is empowered to prohibit a strike or lockout at any time before or after the strike or lockout begins and to refer the dispute to the Labor Court. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Frequently, there are special tourist packages offered to U.S. Embassy employees by airlines servicing Dhaka. Recent packages include: Bali on Singapore Airlines and Bangkok on Thai Airlines. These packages offer a variety of accommodations at economy, medium and deluxe hotels. EntertainmentLast Updated: 11/25/2003 11:12 AM ... [Read More]
Senate Executive Report 108-8
GPO Congressional Reports: Main Page [DOCID: f:er008.108]From the Executive Reports Online via GPO Access[wais.access.gpo.gov]108th Congress Exec. Rpt. SENATE 1st Session 108-8====================================================================== CONVENTION FOR INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE BY AIR (TREATY DOC. 106-45) AND PROTOCOL TO AMEND THE CONVENTION FOR UNIFICATION OF CERTAIN RULES RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE BY AIR (TREATY DOC. 107-14) _______ July 29, 2003.--Ordered to be printed _______ Mr. Lugar, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, submitted the following R E P O R T [To accompany Treaty Doc. 106-45 and Treaty Doc. 107- ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation (RNAC) has an extensive route structure within Nepal, encompassing more than 30 airfields nationwide. RNAC is a government-owned corporation. Several private airlines also operate domestic routes. They use smaller (and newer) planes and frequently offer lower prices for similar trips. Air travel is the only practical means of transportation (save walking) to many areas these airlines service. For domestic routes, RNAC depends on Avro, Twin Otter, and other STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft. In the tourist season (October-April), RNAC and domestic private airlines offer a 1-hour “Mountain Flight” from Kathmandu and Pokhara that gives a closeup view of the major Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest. ... [Read More]
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