June 10, 2026
This is his first trip abroad since the fall of the Awami League government following the July Uprising in 2024
According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, 78,500 people from Bangladesh will perform Hajj in 2026
Some passengers allege that while other airlines operate, Biman flights are unable to secure slots, worsening their plight
They will reach home aboard a special Biman flight
Another special flight from Dubai is scheduled to land in Dhaka on Friday morning
Many passengers stranded at Dhaka, Chattogram airports for two days amid confusion
Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin says the decision followed a techno-economic feasibility study comparing aircraft from Boeing and Airbus
With the latest appointments, Biman’s board now consists of 15 directors