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
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
Biman’s Engineering Failures Raise Safety and Oversight Concerns
Reading Time: 3 minutesA spate of technical malfunctions across Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ fleet has triggered an unprecedented crackdown on engineering staff, raising questions about safety culture, maintenance oversight, and the future reliability of the national carrier. According to records reviewed by The Daily Star, at least ten technical incidents occurred between 1 July Continue Reading
Utilisation of Civil Aviation Assets by the Bangladesh Air Force During Wartime: A Strategic Assessment
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis paper provides a comprehensive examination of the potential utilisation of civil aviation assets by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) during times of war. It draws from both historical and contemporary examples to analyse the operational, logistical, and strategic feasibility of such practices. The 1971 Liberation War serves as a Continue Reading
Bangladesh reactivating dormant airports across
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn line with Bangladesh’s evolving national defence strategy and regional force projection capabilities, several regional airports are being upgraded to support dual-use operations, serving both civil aviation and military requirements. These airfields can accommodate HALE and MALE UCAVs (Bayraktar Akinci & TB2), tactical airlift (C-130J, C295W), and rotary-wing assets (AW139M, Continue Reading