Dhaka Monsoon Travel Alert: Heavy rain and waterlogging are leaving parts of Dhaka gridlocked, with flooded roads hiding potholes and debris—drivers are urged to slow down, keep distance, and avoid entering unknown floodwater. Flood Disruption to Travel Plans: Bangladesh’s education boards may face exam postponements as floods and submerged roads make travel to test centres risky, especially for students in shelter-used institutions. Hajj Cost Push: Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam asked Saudi support to cut taxes and charges on Hajj air travel, aiming to lower pilgrimage costs for Bangladeshi travellers. Pilgrimage & Visa Updates: Turkey released its full 2026 eVisa-eligible country list (including Bangladesh), and Saudi Arabia rolled out a “Package Visa” that bundles visa, flights, and hotels for eligible nationalities. Dhaka Events for Visitors: DSCC announced “Hridoye Dhaka,” a weeklong Dhaka Day festival (July 31–Aug 7) with heritage rides, a marathon, and cleanliness drives. Travel Safety & Services: Power Division opened a flood-ready electricity control room in Dhaka to keep services running, and CAAB is pushing passenger support with shuttle services. Tourism Disruption Abroad: Mizoram urged tourists to postpone visits due to landslides and flooding near the Bangladesh border. Travel Scam Watch: CID filed a money-laundering case over alleged ticketing/hotel fraud involving online travel platform Flight Expert.