July 22, 2026
Questions persist over whether diplomatic pressure, rather than Biman's operational needs, is driving aircraft purchases
Civil aviation minister discloses fleet expansion plans and domestic air connectivity grid in parliament
The current BNP-led government remains optimistic about opening the terminal by this year
Parliament Secretariat, IMED, fisheries, civil aviation, ERD, and ICT are among the divisions which get new secretaries
Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet stresses fleet diversification as Biman weighs aircraft purchases from Boeing and Airbus
He also points to Mymensingh as the likely site if a new divisional airport is planned
A specific opening date cannot be given at this moment, says the minister
The move aims to tighten security at the airport ahead of the national election
