179 Bangladeshi expats stuck in Muscat airport after suspension of flights from Oman
Bangladeshi passengers wait in line at the Muscat International Airport in Oman after their flight had to be cancelled yesterday due to a directive issued by CAAB. Photo: Collected.
Ezaz Mahmud
Ezaz Mahmud
A total of 179 Bangladeshi expatriates are stuck at the Muscat International Airport after Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab) added Oman to a list of 12 countries from which passengers would not be allowed to enter Bangladesh as part of the country s Covid-19 containment measures.
Two special flights from Muscat to Dhaka had to be cancelled yesterday night due to the new directive issued in a circular yesterday.
Schools grappling with falling revenues
By: Times News Service
With many schools in the Sultanate working as a not-for-profit venture, exit of some students has affected their earnings.
Muscat: Students not returning to the classrooms, be it either face-to-face or virtual, are costing millions to school management committees. Take the example of Indian Schools in Oman where more than 7,000 students have left or are planning to leave in 2020-2021.
While more than 4,600 Indian students have opted for transfer certificates in the middle of the term, around 2,000-2,500 additional students are expected to leave the schools or apply for transfers after the completion of the current term, ending in March 2021.
Bangladesh Social Club board receives ministry’s approval
By: Times News Service
Muscat: The names of the 12 executive board members of the Bangladesh Social Club have been approved by the ministry, according to a statement by the Club’s official.
These members who are also known as the club’s committee, have been overseeing the club’s operations for the year 2020/21. “I would like to thank everyone for their kind support and cooperation,” said Sirajul Hique, chairman, Bangladesh Social Club Oman.
“The club is now running with two branches in Muscat and Salalah. Opening of a few more branches are under process, including those in Sohar and Sur.”
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