Biman suspends Dhaka-Manchester flights from February

The airline has not provided a timeline for when services on the route will resume

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to suspend services on the direct route between Dhaka and Manchester from February.

The airline cited operational reasons, including Hajj flights and other scheduling constraints, as the basis for the suspension. However, it has not indicated when services on the Manchester route will resume.

The suspension was officially announced in a media statement on Sunday.

Biman began operating the Dhaka–Sylhet–Manchester route in October 2019 and remains the only airline offering a direct connection on this route.

Earlier, in December 2024, rumours of a potential suspension had sparked protests among Bangladeshi expatriates in the United Kingdom.

Biman said on Sunday it would suspend its Dhaka-Manchester-Dhaka flights from Feb 1 “until further notice” citing an “aircraft shortage”, “upcoming Hajj operations”, “long-term maintenance” and the need to ensure “optimal utilisation and operational efficiency”.

It said affected passengers would receive assistance, including “alternative travel” on the Dhaka-London-Dhaka route, “flight date changes”, “ticket refunds” and other options under Biman policy.

Biman asked passengers to contact its Dhaka and London sales offices, the Biman Call Center (13636 / [phone]) or authorised travel agents.