Biman on Right Track, but Safety and Discipline Remain Crucial

Reading Time: 4 minutes Biman Bangladesh Airlines has recorded a historic milestone in its journey, registering a record Tk 937 crore profit in the financial year 2024–25. For the national carrier, which has long struggled with inefficiency, losses, and questions over sustainability, this achievement marks a turning point. It reflects the impact of reforms in management, restructuring of operations, and growing passenger demand across Bangladesh’s rapidly expanding economy. The numbers indicate that Biman is heading in the right direction. Aircraft utilisation has improved, load factors have risen, and the airline has demonstrated greater efficiency in revenue management. Government backing, particularly the plan to induct 25 new Boeing aircraft into the fleet, has further boosted confidence in the company’s trajectory. Yet, while the profit figures are impressive, analysts caution that structural weaknesses remain. Unless lapses in engineering, maintenance, and operational oversight are addressed, the airline risks losing the momentum needed to