Turkish Airlines Marks 15 Years In Bangladesh With Marathon

(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Turkish Airlines celebrated 15 years of operations in Bangladesh by supporting the Turkish Airlines Half Marathon 2026, which drew about 5,000 runners from Bangladesh and overseas at Hatirjheel in the capital.

Organized by fitness and sports event platform ActivePulse, the race combined a focus on physical well-being with the airline's anniversary celebrations, highlighting its long-standing links between Bangladesh, Türkiye and destinations across its international network.

Islam Gure, general manager of Turkish Airlines, attended the event as chief guest and spoke about the airline's relationship with Bangladesh beyond its aviation operations.

Gure said the carrier's 15-year presence has been centered not only on air connectivity but also on bringing people and cultures closer, strengthening relationships and creating opportunities.

He also thanked government agencies, business partners, organizers, volunteers and participants for their contributions to the event.

Among those attending were Group Captain Ragib Samad, executive director of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport; İrem Çelik of the Turkish Embassy in Dhaka; Harun Ortaç of United Aygaz LPG; Osman Çelik of Singer Beko Bangladesh; Turkish Cargo manager Mohammad Arif Hossain Khan; and Turkish Airlines officials Semih Kulcu and Yusuf Saritac.

ActivePulse founders Tanvir Ahmed and Morsaline Ahmmed were also present.

Spread the word More from Life & StyleView All Latest NewsSee All Etihad cancels Delhi-Abu Dhabi flight after aircraft issueAirlines and Routes12 minutes ago Turkish Airlines marks 15 years in Bangladesh with marathonLife & Style22 minutes ago Shakawath Hossain secures copyright for food cost optimization frameworkHospitality31 minutes ago Malaysia Airlines climbs in Skytrax rankings across key categoriesAwards39 minutes ago Final Etihad A380 grounded since pandemic returns to Abu DhabiFleet and Aircraftabout 20 hours ago Malaysia Airlines edges closer to first Boeing 787 orderFleet and Aircraftabout 20 hours ago Turkish Airlines, Boeing near deal on stalled 737 MAX orderFleet and Aircraftabout 21 hours ago Air India's incoming CEO weighs folding budget arm into main carrierAirlines and Routesabout 21 hours ago Bengal Airlift charts growth through aviation, logistics, tourism expansionInterviews/Featuresabout 21 hours ago Bogura to host Bangladesh's first community-based agro-tourism projectTourismabout 22 hours ago CAAB starts five-day aviation training for ministry officialsInstitute/Trainingabout 22 hours ago Australia tightens student visa rules, moves to curb migrationVisa and Travel Updatesabout 23 hours ago Thai Airways wins two DEmark 2026 awards for recycled aircraft materialsAwardsabout 23 hours ago Turkish Airlines, Air China expand codeshare network between China, TürkiyeAviationabout 23 hours ago Qatar Airways wins four Skytrax awards, retains five-star ratingAwardsabout 23 hours ago Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport becomes hospitality partner of Monitor Airline of the Year 2026Aviation Business about 23 hours ago Singapore Airlines takes top spot in Skytrax World Airline AwardsAwardsabout 24 hours ago Cathay Pacific earns three honors at 2026 Skytrax World Airline AwardsAwardsabout 24 hours ago Novoair offers Cox's Bazar autumn holiday package from Tk1,828 a monthAirlines and RoutesSep 19, 2026 Dhaka Regency celebrating Ilish with special food festivalHotelsSep 18, 2026 Holiday Inn Dhaka unveils "Dawat-E-Sultan" buffet festivalHotelsSep 18, 2026 KOICA provides USD 2m grants to develop Chattogram TTCInstitute/TrainingSep 18, 2026 President urges Vietnam to ease visa process, boost trade, connectivityNRB ConnectSep 17, 2026 Nepal remains open to tourists despite recent floods: envoyTourismSep 17, 2026 Menzies eyes USD 12m investment, 1,000 jobs if selected as third terminal passenger handlerAirports and InfrastructureSep 17, 2026 Malaysia edges past Thailand in race for Southeast Asian touristsTourismSep 17, 2026 Vietnam sets sights on 50m int'l tourists by 2030TourismSep 17, 2026 BRAC Bank named in Forbes' top-performing banks rankingBanking and FinanceSep 17, 2026 Emirates partners with Medical Tourism Association to expand healthcare travelMedical TravelSep 17, 2026 Himalayan glacier loss raises growing threat to water security, livelihoodsSustainability in AviationSep 17, 2026 Maersk adds emergency freight charges as Hormuz shipping risks riseCargo and LogisticsSep 17, 2026 China Eastern returns to Stockholm with new cargo handling partnershipCargo and LogisticsSep 17, 2026 BermudAir becomes second Embraer E-Freighter operatorCargo and LogisticsSep 17, 2026 DHL, Alibaba to bring AI-powered logistics tools for SMEsCargo and LogisticsSep 17, 2026 Bangladesh, France seek stronger cooperation in aviation, space, tradeAviationSep 17, 2026 Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka launches global-themed buffet for World Tourism DayHotelsSep 17, 2026 Prime Bank becomes first Bangladeshi bank to join Singapore's TradeTrust ecosystemCorporate PulseSep 17, 2026 Cathay backs Hong Kong's five-year plan to strengthen global aviation hubAviationSep 17, 2026 Malaysia Healthcare Week 2026 opens in Dhaka focusing medical tourismTourismSep 17, 2026 Housekeeping professionals take center stage as Bangladesh hospitality sector growsHospitalitySep 17, 2026 Bangladesh moves to overhaul aviation rules as government targets regional hub statusAviationSep 17, 2026 Anthropic CEO calls for slower AI race as safety concerns intensifyCorporate PulseSep 17, 2026 Bangladesh unveils USD 1.85b roadmap for green transitionLife & StyleSep 17, 2026 ILLIYEEN introduces climate-focused CottoCool fabric for BangladeshCorporate PulseSep 17, 2026 Retail tourism offers hotels new clues about guest expectationsTourismSep 17, 2026 Bangladesh issues aviation security order ahead of ICAO auditAviationSep 17, 2026 Mastercard unveils Wallet Pay to broaden digital wallet connectivityBanking and FinanceSep 17, 2026 bKash, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro mark nationwide reading initiativeCorporate PulseSep 17, 2026 Prime Bank joins central bank's BDT 5,000cr CMSME refinance schemeBanking and FinanceSep 17, 2026 MTB, DSCC sign agreement for digital collection of municipal feesBanking and FinanceSep 17, 2026 Most PopularSee All US-Bangla's upcoming Aviation Academy to address industry-wide skills gapInterviews/FeaturesSep 16, 2026 Bengal Airlift charts growth through aviation, logistics, tourism expansionInterviews/Featuresabout 21 hours ago Regulatory hurdles still stand between Biman, US marketAviationSep 16, 2026 Bangladesh's Piton Industries to export EV bikes to Oman under new technology partnershipTelecom and TechSep 14, 2026 Prime Bank becomes first Bangladeshi bank to join Singapore's TradeTrust ecosystemCorporate PulseSep 17, 2026 GoZayaan expands travel booking model with digital, in-person, messaging optionsTravel TechSep 16, 2026 Malaysia Healthcare Week 2026 opens in Dhaka focusing medical tourismTourismSep 17, 2026 Jet fuel volatility creates fresh cost risks for airlinesAviationSep 16, 2026 Westin Dhaka sees selective recovery in luxury hotel demandInterviews/FeaturesSep 16, 2026 DHL to build healthcare cold-chain hub at Singapore's Changi AirportCargo and LogisticsSep 16, 2026 Bangladesh, Rosatom agree to expedite power generation from Rooppur plantTelecom and TechSep 14, 2026 Bangladesh, India discuss open skies, air service agreementAviationSep 16, 2026 Bangladesh's online travel market shifts toward all-in-one digital servicesTravel TechSep 16, 2026 Bangladesh eyes direct Dhaka-New York flights next yearAirlines and RoutesSep 16, 2026 Bhaiya Group expands tourism footprint with major hotel projects in Cox's BazarHotelsSep 16, 2026 Institute/TrainingSep 16, 2026 Flydubai to launch dedicated freighter operations from DubaiCargo and LogisticsSep 14, 2026 Prime Bank joins central bank's BDT 5,000cr CMSME refinance schemeBanking and FinanceSep 17, 2026 Suma Int'l Services expands travel, Hajj, Umrah operations as market evolvesInterviews/FeaturesSep 16, 2026 Bangladesh domestic aviation faces steep decline as airlines seek policy reformInterviews/FeaturesSep 16, 2026 Cathay Cargo to add transpacific freighter capacity as peak nearsCargo and LogisticsSep 15, 2026 UK envoy, aviation minister discuss Biman fleet, HRCM statusAviationSep 15, 2026 Bangladesh's inbound tourists 7.6% down in 2025 as Indian arrivals slumpTourismSep 15, 2026 Bangladesh moves toward ending MRP passport services by end-2026TourismSep 16, 2026 Saudi grants Air Arabia consortium license for new Dammam-based carrierAirlines and RoutesSep 15, 2026 Sabre sees Bangladesh travel market shifting toward AI-driven, digital ecosystemInterviews/FeaturesSep 16, 2026 Air Astra eyes 2027 launch for int'l flights to Singapore, Kuala LumpurAirlines and RoutesSep 16, 2026 BPC plans five-star hotels, training centers in Bagerhat, Khulna: ChairmanTourismSep 14, 2026 UAE visa cancellations affect thousands of BangladeshisVisa and Travel UpdatesSep 16, 2026 Emirates partners with Medical Tourism Association to expand healthcare travelMedical TravelSep 17, 2026 GoTrip expands corporate, international travel management servicesInterviews/FeaturesSep 16, 2026 Ethiopian Airlines sees Bangladesh as key gateway between South Asia, AfricaAirlines and RoutesSep 16, 2026 Mastercard unveils Wallet Pay to broaden digital wallet connectivityBanking and FinanceSep 17, 2026 HSIA T3 contract negotiation with Japan underwayAirports and InfrastructureSep 16, 2026 Emirates enters winter season with stronger bookings, expanded capacityAviation Business Sep 14, 2026 DSV adds Shanghai route to temperature-controlled pharma networkCargo and LogisticsSep 16, 2026 Thai Airways sees stronger Bangladesh demand, plans Auckland returnAviationSep 16, 2026 Grameenphone adds multiple AI tools to MyGP appCorporate PulseSep 17, 2026 Oman Air welcomes Bangladesh chess team ahead of Tashkent OlympiadAviationSep 15, 2026 US, Bangladesh discuss Boeing aircraft, airport security technologyAviationSep 16, 2026 Airfares set to stay high even as fuel costs easeAviation Business Sep 15, 2026 Bangladesh issues aviation security order ahead of ICAO auditAviationSep 17, 2026 X-group leans on brand consistency, value pricing amid Dhaka's cautious dining marketInterviews/FeaturesSep 16, 2026 FedEx names Richard Morgan Senior VP of Asia Pacific Sales, SolutionsCargo and LogisticsSep 16, 2026 Malaysia Airlines edges closer to first Boeing 787 orderFleet and Aircraftabout 20 hours ago Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka launches global-themed buffet for World Tourism DayHotelsSep 17, 2026 Cathay backs Hong Kong's five-year plan to strengthen global aviation hubAviationSep 17, 2026 Chuti Group expands tourism footprint with projects in Cox's Bazar, Kuakata, GazipurInterviews/FeaturesSep 16, 2026 Rising costs threaten Hajj affordability as Bangladesh prepares for 2027 seasonTourismSep 16, 2026 Rhythm Group eyes multinational expansion with focus on aviation, Terminal Three, industrial growthAviation Business Sep 16, 2026

MENAFN20092026000163011034ID1111686500