European Envoys Back Airbus Proposal to Modernise Biman Fleet
Reading Time: 3 minutesAmbassadors and high commissioners from France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the European Union have voiced unified support for introducing Airbus aircraft to Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ fleet, underscoring Europe’s commitment to strengthening Bangladesh’s aviation sector. Speaking at an event titled “European Dialogue on Bangladesh Aviation Growth”, held today at the Continue Reading
Turkish Investigators Arrive in Dhaka to Probe Devastating Airport Fire
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn an unprecedented move, a six-member Turkish investigative team arrived in Dhaka on 26 October to assist in probing the massive fire that engulfed the main cargo terminal of Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport (HSIA) on 18 October. The blaze, which destroyed critical infrastructure and valuable cargo, prompted the Bangladesh government to Continue Reading
Dhaka Airport Fire Raises Security Alarm Amid Fears of Sabotage and Political Subversion
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe devastating blaze that engulfed the cargo complex of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on 18 October has become more than an infrastructural or economic incident. To the country’s security community, it symbolises a potential turning point — one that exposes Bangladesh’s vulnerability to internal subversion, hybrid warfare, and political Continue Reading
Cox’s Bazar Airport Upgraded to International Status as Bangladesh Expands Aviation Network
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh’s government has officially declared Cox’s Bazar Airport as the country’s fourth international airport, marking a major step in its drive to modernise aviation infrastructure and boost tourism along the Bay of Bengal coastline. A government gazette issued on Sunday confirmed the decision, invoking the Civil Aviation Rules, 1984, to Continue Reading
Sheikh Bashir Uddin Appointed Chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Reading Time: 2 minutesSheikh Bashir Uddin, Advisor to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, has been appointed Chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, ushering in a new era of reform for the state-owned carrier. This strategic move aligns with the government’s broader plan to modernise the airline, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen international Continue Reading