January 31st 2008

 

Royal Bengal, the first 'truly' British Bangladeshi Airline has completed its domestic infrastructure set-up and has officially launched its full domestic passenger service in Bangladesh on Thursday 31st January 2008. Royal Bengal’s first aircraft ‘Hazrat Shahjalal RA’ successfully flew into Zia International Airport in Dhaka, October 2007. Since then, extrinsic obstacles relating to the negotiations of soaring oil prices and the sudden change in regulations on customs and taxation on imported aircrafts in Bangladesh delayed the launch of its services.

 

A company spokesperson said; “The Directors of Royal Bengal would like to thank their Investors, the Media and the public for their outstanding support, patience and tremendous resolve.”.

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October 2nd 2007

 

‘Royal Bengal’ a truly British Bangladeshi airline celebrated the arrival of its first aircraft as it roared through the skies of Bangladesh. The Dash-8 flew into Zia International Airport in Dhaka where Royal Bengal Directors gathered to see this momentous occasion. The aircraft has undergone a series of maintenance checks and upgrades, with the work carried out to the highest of European standards by Cirrus Airlines, aviation partners of Lufthansa in Germany.

 

Abdul Kadir Chowdhury, the Royal Bengal Group Chairman, was present as the aircraft flew into Zia International, he expressed his gratitude “This venture has finally become a reality and this is a time to celebrate, I thank our investors for all the support we have received from them and the global Bangladeshi community.

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September 10th 2007

 

Royal Bengal has recently signed an affiliation agreement with Octopus Travels providing Royal Bengal passengers with direct access to OctopusTravel.com's real-time inventory of more than 15,000 hotels worldwide, plus sightseeing tours and travel packages, all at significant savings. Octopus worldwide currently has successful "partnerships" with major airlines such as Easy Jet, Lufthansa, Alitalia and Northwest in the Far East.

 

A sister company to Gullivers Travel Associates North America, OctopusTravel.com offers a comprehensive selection of hotels and travel arrangements, from budget to deluxe, plus unrivalled service and expertise provided by more than 1,700 travel experts in 30 offices worldwide.

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August 27th 2007

 

Bird Information Systems Private limited (BIS), a leading technology provider of automated aviation and travel related software solutions, today announced another strategic partnership with Royal Bengal Airline, for the use of its Airline Inventory and Reservations System (AIRS). Mohammed Shalim Rahman, Managing Director of Royal Bengal Airline and Mr. Ankur Bhatia, Executive Director, Bird Information Systems signed the contract today.

 

Under the terms of this contract signed between the two companies, Bird Information Systems will provide the booking technology for the Airlines’ Inventory Hosting, Reservation at City & Airport Offices and Internet Booking Engine. Besides, for Airport operations, a unique state-of-the-art departure control system would be in use by the airline.

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August 1st 2007

 

Royal Bengal, the first UK based British Bangladeshi company to launch a domestic, regional, and international airline have recently assigned a delegate to visit Germany. Heron Miah, The Vice Chairman of Royal Bengal confidently said “The aircraft was handed over to us on the 1st June and is now undergoing maintenance work in Germany to prepare it for full service as soon as it lands in Bangladesh."

 

Nazma Begum an investor and Honorary Director said "I have complete faith in the Royal Bengal Team and have been very impressed with their work ethic both in the UK and Bangladesh. After seeing the aircraft I have fell in love with planes and can’t wait to see our aircraft in my country".

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July 1st 2007

 

The Livery for the first Royal Bengal Aircraft has been finalised and preparation is underway to get the aircraft painted with the Royal Bengal flying colours. Mohammed Shalim Rahman stated "I cant wait to get this bird painted and flown into Bangladesh, the Royal Bengal team have been working hard in overcoming all obstacles that have put in its way to deliver on its promises". The final inspections and maintenance work for the first aircraft is underway in Germany and a delivery date should be announced shortly.

 

The Aircraft paint work has been specially designed to uphold the companies brand and the initial designs have been highly praised by the bengali community and the main stream aviation world.

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May 13th 2007

 

The Boishaki Mela drew hundreds of thousands of people all around the globe to Brick Lane on the 13th May 2007. The wet weather did not dampen the spirit and excitement of the event where the climax of the event was a true fusion of culture and tradition explored through fashion, food, music and arts.

 

Royal Bengal Airline was a Major sponsor of the event broadcast live on Channel S and ATN Bangla, where a global audience of more than 2.5 million viewed the event. Royal Bengal Airline head office in Hanbury Street (off Brick Lane), was open to the public for the first time where swarms of people flocked the premises to find out more about this unique airline venture and to meet the pioneers in person!

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May 10th 2007

 

Popular as it maybe on the international circuit; Bangladesh is better known for many things least of all football. However, the Oldham Football Club, a UK based First Division Club recently went to Bangladesh to play a series of top ranking Bangladeshi teams this month where the delegation was greeted with open arms by the Bangladeshi government.

 

Abdul Kadir Chowdhury, Chairman of Royal Bengal Airline, stated “we are extremely proud to see that a high flying British football club has gone over to Bangladesh to play other top teams. This is not only great for the nation’s exposure but more importantly the development of the sporting talents of Bangladesh”.

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April 10th 2007

 

Senior directors of Royal Bengal Airline whom have recently traveled to Bangladesh for the infrastructure setup of its domestic and regional services, have finally returned after a successful visit. The team gained the support of senior officials from the government. Key meetings have included talks with the Advisor to the Foreign and Commonwealth Ministry and the Deputy High Commissioner of the British High Commission, Dhaka.

 

Royal Bengal Airline managing director, Shalim Rahman said, “we are in an excellent competitive position. The market is in our hands, we can focus on delivering excellence to the Bengali community, to define our own exceptional standards and allow the Royal Bengal Airline team to focus upon delivering promises”.

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March 6th 2007

 

Royal Bengal Airline was welcomed with opened arms on the 6th March 2007 in a meeting held in Dhaka with Bangladesh’s foreign affairs advisor, Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury.

 

Royal Bengal Airline was part of a group of delegates lead by Mohammed Monchab Ali JP of the Greater Sylhet Development & Welfare council of the UK. Royal Bengal Airline managing director Mohammed Shalim Rahman and other senior directors Shahidul Islam, Mizanur Rahman, Forhad Hussain were present at the meeting which also included high profile Bangladesh government officials.

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February 19th 2007

 

The Royal Bengal Airline team held an exclusive seminar for the Kent community on the 19th February 2007 as the company’s journey continues and the UK tour powers on at the “Spice Master” restaurant in Belvedere, Kent. Community leaders, local business men, The Bangladesh Caterers Association all attended the event.

 

Royal Bengal Airline informed the Bengali Kent community of its long term objectives to develop a strategic partnership with the Bangladesh Caterers Association. Plans for the new RBA London office were on display and the focused audiences were told of the series of aircrafts that the company will be acquiring for operation.

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February 12th 2007

 

Royal Bengal Airline, the first UK based company to launch an international and domestic airline in Bangladesh, held an exclusive seminar on Monday 12th February 2007 at Millbrook Hall, the Menzies Avant Hotel, Windsor Road, Oldham for a personal introduction to Royal Bengal Airline’s launch plans and investment opportunities.

 

Hundreds of guests attended the exclusive invitation only seminar where Royal Bengal Airline informed the audience that it has agreed to buy their first two domestic aircraft outright and are due to launch their domestic and regional services in Bangladesh within the next couple of months. The Managing Director, Shalim Rahman announced that the engineering team will shortly carry out the pre delivery inspection of the domestic aircrafts; the first two out from a fleet of ten.

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February 2nd 2007

 

The Royal Bengal Airline UK investment tour has gathered pace with pre-seminars in Cardiff, Newport, Oldham, Manchester, Kent and Croydon.

 

Heron Miah, one of the Royal Bengal Airline vice chairmen stated that "its our duty to let the UK bengali community know about Royal Bengal Airline, it is their airline, a gift for the community". Large scale exlusive and public seminars are being arranged in Greater Manchester and Newcastle after new offices were confirmed in both areas. Dates and venues to be announced shortly.

January 16th 2007

 

The Royal Bengal Airline team held pre seminars in Oldham, Manchester and Chester last weekend as the company’s journey continues and the team grows from strength to strength. These meetings were used to announce the opening of their global offices.

 

Royal Bengal Airline informed the Bengali community in the north of its plans and announced that it has long term objectives to develop a route from Manchester to Dhaka as well as its initial routes from London to Dhaka and Birmingham to Dhaka. Plans for the new RBA London office were on display and the focused audiences were told of the series of aircrafts that the company will be acquiring for operation.

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December 24th 2006

 

Royal Bengal Airline was invited to the BBC Asian Network on Sunday 24th December in Birmingham. The RBA directors, Maruf Miah, Mizanur Rahman, Abdul Shukur Khalisadar, Forhad Hussain and Fokrul Hussain were special guests on the extremely popular BBC Bengali entertainment show "BBC Weekend Bengali", hosted by Anwarul Hoque.

 

Royal Bengal Airline introduced its company and vision to hundreds of thousands of Bengali listeners world wide and informed the audience of RBA's company history, its long term aims and objectives.

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December 16th 2006

 

The current political situation in Bangladesh has delayed several business investment opportunities in Bangladesh. Constant demonstrations and strikes are grinding the country to a halt and discouraging global investment within the country.

 

Royal Bengal Airline (RBA) is one of many organisations who are keeping an eye on the current political situation and has decided to delay its Bangladesh domestic services launch which was originally pencilled in for late December 2006.

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December 4th 2006

 

Leicester welcomed the Royal Bengal Airline team on the 4th December as the company promotional tour continued. His Excellency, the Assistant High Commissioner of the people’s republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Khondakar Mostan Hussain attended as the chief guest and listened attentively as the RBA team introduced their company to him and other Bengali community leaders. After an informative presentation, guests had the opportunity to ask questions about the RBA venture and to join the growing family of Royal Bengal airline tigers.

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November 28th 2006

 

The Royal Bengal Airline tour continues to grow from strength to strength and arrived in Newcastle last weekend. The RBA team were welcomed with open arms by Bengali community leaders. After an informative presentation, guests had the opportunity to ask questions about the RBA venture and to join the growing family of Royal Bengal airline tigers. Shahidul Islam Ali, a local successful business man, recently was awarded honorary directorship status in RBA, he said “I am proud to be part of Royal Bengal Airline and I am confident that the RBA team will succeed in launching an airline for our community”.

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November 16th 2006

 

Senior management of Royal Bengal Airline, the first British Bangladeshi airline, recently visited the High commissioner of the peoples republic of Bangladesh at his consulate in South Kensington, West London, UK. His Excellency Mr. Sabihuddin Ahmed and his colleagues were informed of the history and progress of Royal Bengal Airline. The High commissioner expressed his interest and pledged his support for the project and welcomed Royal Bengal airline to Bangladesh “ I wish Royal Bengal airline, good luck and all the success in the future”. He also welcomed the millions of investment that RBA will bring into Bangladesh.

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October 14th 2006

 

Members of the Royal Bengal Airline team including Shalim Rahman, the Managing Director of Royal Bengal Airlines have traveled to Bangladesh with the renowned International Aviation consultant, Neil Hansford. Both the UK team of delegates and Mr Hansford have joined with the Bangladesh team to overlook the airline project before its proposed domestic services launch in December. The rest of the team in the UK is in constant contact with the Bangladesh team, via telephone and video conferencing, where both parties are updating each other of progress.

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October 9th 2006

 

The Royal Bengal Airline (RBA) tour around the UK continued last weekend as the RBA team visited Birmingham . Hundreds of Midland based Bengalis attended an Ifthar Gathering at the Bia Lounge in Birmingham . The seminar was organized by the Birmingham RBA team consisting of Surat Miah, Maruf Miah and Motahir Miah . Other members of the RBA team attending the seminar were Founder director, Mizanur Rahman, Managing director Shalim Rahman, Vice Chairmen Maruk Miah and Heron Miah, Directors Forhad Hussain and Mohammed Ziaul Quamar and associate directors Fokrul Hussain and Syed R Hayder

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September 17th 2006

 

The Royal Bengal Airline (RBA) tour around the UK continued last weekend as the annual Birmingham Mela hosted the RBA team. Thousands of British Bengalis attended the extremely successful community  Mela on Sunday 17th September . The Royal Bengal Airline (RBA) was one of the major sponsors of the event and was welcomed by the Birmingham Bengali community with open arms. Maruk Miah the Vice Chairman of the UK based airline company said “we at Royal Bengal Airline are proud to be part of this Community Mela”.

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September 7th 2006

 

Royal Bengal Airline (RBA), the first UK based company to launch an airline in Bangladesh invited members of the public, community leaders & special guests to an exclusive seminar at the Crowne plaza hotel in Docklands. This was an opportunity for the Bengali community to be introduced personally to the Royal Bengal Airline's launch plans, investment opportunities and to meet the RBA team.

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August 30th 2006

 

The Vice Chairman, Heron Miah and one of the founding directors Shahidul Islam of Royal Bengal Airline came back from Bangladesh in August 2006 where an international and domestic passenger & cargo airline license was granted.

 

This took months of hard work by the RBA management team, working rigorously with the Bangladesh civil aviation authority, where several meetings with the aviation minister, Mr Fokrul Islam were held. The minister will be coming over to the UK to attend an up coming RBA seminar as a guest of honor very soon.