Singapore's low-cost carrier Tiger Airways will start direct service between Singapore and Dhaka in Bangladesh.

The first flight will take off on March 9, 2012.

It'll be the first regional low-cost carrier to fly from Singapore to Bangladesh's capital city.

The carrier said Dhaka, the largest city in Bangladesh, has grown to become an important political and economic centre in South Asia.

"Dhaka is our first destination in Bangladesh, and the introduction of this service provides great opportunities to increase both business and consumer travel between Dhaka and Singapore," said Mr Stewart Adams, managing director of Tiger Airways Singapore.

"Tiger Airways is committed to providing great value airfares to both Singapore residents planning to visit family and friends, as well as visitors keen to explore Dhaka's historical monuments, shop for traditional handicrafts and feast on some delicious Bangladeshi cuisine."

Tickets to Dhaka are available at special promotional fares from S$100 one-way (Singapore to Dhaka), all-inclusive, for travel from March 9 to October 31, 2012.

There'll be four flights a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.