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  • Thai AirAsia to Launch Flights from Bangkok to Dhaka

    Thai AirAsia to Launch Flights from Bangkok to Dhaka

    Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch flights from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport in Bangkok to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, as well as to the city of Lucknow in northern India.

    The airline will operate four flights per week to Dhaka commencing 24 November, and thrice weekly to Lucknow from 4 December 2022.

    Promotional fares for the Don Mueang-Dhaka flights start from 3,590 THB per trip for AirAsia members, while the Don Mueang-Lucknow flights are available from 3,290 THB per trip. The special fares can be booked up to 16 October 2022 for travel between Don Mueang-Dhaka from 24 November 2022 and 25 March 2023, and Don Mueang-Lucknow from 4 December 2022 to 25 March 2022, via the airasia Super App.

    “The travel appetite has improved since COVID19 restrictions were relaxed. The South Asian markets have grown rapidly in the recent period and AirAsia now operates six routes to the region, flying Don Mueang to Kolkata, Kochi, Jaipur, Bangalore and Chennai in India and to Maldives. All of the routes have been well received, especially by Indian travelers who have been connecting across Thailand.

    Data from the Tourism Authority of Thailand show the fast growing number of tourists from India and South Asia have so far visited Thailand this year and the inflow is expected to continue into 2023,” said Santisuk Klongchaiya, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Thailand. “Dhaka and Lucknow are new and exciting destinations AirAsia will be flying direct to for the first time with these additions. On top of attracting tourists to Thailand, the unique and magnificent architecture of these two cities should make them another popular aspiration for avid Thai travelers looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

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  • Crimson Cup opens fourth cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Crimson Cup opens fourth cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh

    US coffee roaster Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea has opened its fourth international coffee shop in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

    The new Rangs Fortune Square venue joins Crimson Cup Coffee Houses in the Banani and Dhanmondi neighborhoods.

    “Dhanmondi is a huge residential area with a multicultural population,” said MD Mohaimin Mostafa, “and our existing shop in Dhanmondi 27 was not sufficient to keep up with demand. Our second outlet in Dhanmondi makes it much easier for customers to reach us.”

    The brand features a brew bar where baristas hand-pour craft coffees discovered during Crimson Cup’s sourcing trips all over the world.

    After opening four coffee houses since 2015, the Crimson Cup Bangladesh team is continuing its plans for expansion. Managers are looking for locations in Sylhet and Chittagong as well as the resort city of Cox Bazar. They are also exploring development opportunities in India, Nepal and Thailand.

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  • Puma Store in Dhaka marks First Milestone

    Puma Store in Dhaka marks First Milestone

    The new Puma Bangladesh flagship just opened in Dhaka marks the sportswear brand’s largest yet in the country.

    The 2220sqft location showcasing the firm’s latest performance and sportstyle products is the brand’s first flagship in Dhaka, the largest full-price store in the country across global brands; and the first entry by any international brand into the Bangladeshi market, according to its employee publication.

    “The store is a great brand statement for us in the heart of the capital city of Dhaka,” said Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly. “The response we are getting is far beyond expectations. The economy in Bangladesh is going in the right direction and sport is getting more and more popular. We will continue to focus and expand in the market.”

    The Puma brand has been brought into the country by its regional partner, textile & apparel manufacturer DBL Group.

    “We are looking at expanding our footprint in the region, and what better way than launching our very own flagship store,” said DBL Group MD M A Jabbar. “Through our iconic flagship store we aim to bring the best Puma experience and product to our consumers.”

    The brand aims to expand within Bangladesh with more outlets to come in the unspecified future.

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  • Domino’s Pizza Bangladesh opens first Restaurant

    Domino’s Pizza Bangladesh opens first Restaurant

    Domino’s Pizza Bangladesh has opened its first store, in the capital city, Dhaka.

    The store features a new ‘pizza theatre’ design with in-house seating offering a front-row view of pizza-making.

    More stores  are planned later this year.

    Domino’s Bangladesh is operated by master franchisee Jubilant FoodWorks and its local operator Golden Harvest.

    “We are excited to launch the first Domino’s restaurant in Dhaka and look forward to offering a menu that keeps the needs and preferences of local customers in mind, while also offering the best of the brand’s international menu,” said Pratik Pota, Jubilant FoodWorks CEO and director.

    Pota said the brand will also launch an ordering app that will help “redefine the pizza-ordering experience” for consumers in Bangladesh.

    “We are confident that Domino’s is going to be one of the most-loved pizza brands in Bangladesh,” said Rajeeb Samdani, MD at Golden Harvest Group.

    “The open-kitchen design will be innovative in this market and will show our commitment to food safety and quality standards.”

    Founded in 1960, Domino’s now operates in more than 85 markets worldwide, with more than half of its global retail sales coming from international stores.

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  • Thai Lion Air launches Dhaka-Bangkok direct flights

    Thai Lion Air launches Dhaka-Bangkok direct flights

    Budget airline Thai Lion Air launched direct flights between Dhaka and Bangkok, in an event at Lakeshore hotel on Saturday.

    They will be flying from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

    At the event, Malindo General Manager (Commercial Strategy) Saravanan Ramasamy said: “The company will play a pivotal role in connecting Bangladesh with Bangkok, China, Nepal, Vietnam, India, and Myanmar.

    “As the second largest Low cost carrier in Thailand, we have already conquered the South East Asian and South Asian market. Soon we will be offering flights to Japan.”

    The airline is offering round trips from Dhaka to Bangkok at a starting price of Tk16,083.

    At the event, the head of sales delivered a presentation on the journey and future expansion plans of the company.

    Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Panpimon Suwannapongse and Thai Lion Air Managing Director Phillip Pang cut a cake at the launch ceremony.

    In a press statement, chairman of the Board of Thai Lion Air Captain Darsito Hendro Seputro said they will be launching their inaugural flight from Bangkok to Dhaka on October 1 this year.

    “Travelers will be attracted by amazing architectural marvels such as the Ahsan Manjil,” said Capt Septuro. “They will also be able to experience the handicrafts, spices, herbs, gift shops, and local food of the country.”

    The company currently operates aircraft including the Boeing 737-900 ER, with 215 seats, Boeing 737-800, with 189 seats, Boeing 737 MAX 9, with 215 seats, and the Airbus A330-300, with 392 seats.

    Passengers choosing to fly with Thai Lion Air will also be able to enjoy free baggage allowance of 10kg and free allowance for sports equipments of 10kg on domestic flights.

    As per the international flight policy of Thai Lion Air, Dhaka-Bangkok round trips will have free baggage allowance of 20kg.

    Currently, the airlines are offering a new service called Lion Seat Selection, which will let passengers choose their preferred seat locations, either beside a window or the aisle. For passengers who do not use the Lion Seat Selection service, the system will automatically assign a random seat number at check-in.

    Using this service, bookings can be made at least four hours prior to departure via the call centre or through the company’s official website.

    Thai Lion Air is a low cost carrier of Lion Group, founded in 2013, with 12 domestic flights, 2 cross region flights and more than 20 international flights. The airline will provide an alternative travel option for passengers travelling to Bangkok and beyond at very affordable price.

  • Sbarro Bangladesh opens eight restaurants in one hit

    Sbarro Bangladesh opens eight restaurants in one hit

    Sbarro Bangladesh franchise partner Khan Bahadur Foods has opened eight restaurants in Dhaka.

    It was the first time the US fast-food chain has opened eight locations simultaneously in one city. Sbarro is the first New York-style pizzeria in Bangladesh. With its franchise partner, the brand has opened several locations in Bangladesh over the past two years. Khan Bahadur MD Mayeen Chowdhury says more stores are planned.

    “Mayeen and his team are excellent ambassadors of Sbarro in Bangladesh, as shown by their proven success over the past few years,” says Sbarro CEO David Karam.

    Since opening as an Italian salumeria in Columbus, Ohio, in 1956, Sbarro now has more than 600 restaurants in 26 countries.

  • Columbus Espresso launches Bangladesh cafe chain

    Columbus Espresso launches Bangladesh cafe chain

    A US espresso roaster which has developed a retail coaching and partnership idea with cafe companies, has introduced its first retailer outdoors the US.

    Columbus, Ohio espresso roaster Crimson Cup Espresso & Tea has labored with a gaggle of Bangladeshi businessmen to launch Columbus Espresso Store within the metropolis of Dhaka. It’s the first in a deliberate chain of cafes throughout the nation.

    Companions Mohaimin Mostafa, Rehanur Rahman, Mirza Abdul Khaled and Tarek Rafi Bhuiyan have created an inviting area for Dhaka residents to take pleasure in handcrafted espressos, café mochas, lattes and different handcrafted espresso drinks. A number of of the companions grew a ardour for American espresso tradition whereas learning in campus espresso homes as overseas change college students within the US. Returning to Bangladesh, they noticed a chance to capitalise on the rising reputation of American-style espresso of their predominantly tea-drinking nation.

    Mostafa and Bhuiyan loved Crimson Cup espresso whereas learning at Ohio State College in Columbus. They reached out for help by means of Crimson Cup’s 7 Steps to Success espresso franchise various program. Based mostly on Crimson Cup’s founder Greg Ubert’s e-book, Seven Steps to Success within the Specialty Espresso Business, this system teaches potential enterprise house owners the whole lot they should open a espresso store. Palms-on consulting covers the whole lot from writing a espresso store marketing strategy and discovering the proper location to picking gear, hiring and coaching employees, attracting clients and extra.

    After simply 9 months of planning and development, they have been able to open the primary in a collection of espresso homes deliberate in Bangladesh.

    Mostafa traveled to the Crimson Cup Brew Lab in Columbus to finish preliminary coaching. When Columbus Espresso was able to open, 7 Steps Coach Steve Bayless traveled to Dhaka to show Columbus Espresso managers and employees about drink preparation and different points of working a espresso home.

    Columbus Espresso Store presents a variety of handcrafted scorching, iced and frozen espresso drinks in addition to scorching and iced teas. Sandwiches and fresh-baked items spherical out the menu. Clients can even purchase luggage of Crimson Cup beans to brew at residence.

    The 2000 sqft inaugural Columbus Espresso Store is open from 11am till midnight every day on the second flooring Home # 25, Street # 11, Block H, Banani, Dhaka.

    The subsequent branches are deliberate for Dhanmondi, Uttara and Mirpur in Dhaka, and in Chittagong, Sylhet and Cox’s Bazar.

    Crimson Cup Espresso & Tea, based in 1991, has hand-roasted specialty espresso in Columbus, Ohio and taught unbiased enterprise house owners how to achieve success by means of its espresso store franchise various program, which features a espresso store marketing strategy template. Sustainably sourced Crimson Cup espresso is accessible by way of a community of greater than 350 unbiased espresso homes, grocers, school and universities, eating places and foodservice operations throughout 29 states of the US – and in Bangladesh – in addition to the corporate’s personal Crimson Cup Espresso Home cafe within the Columbus suburb of Clintonville.