What Happened
Removing 42 Years Of Regulatory Barriers To Boost Aviation Sector
The Bangladesh government has taken steps to amend the Civil Aviation Rules, 1984, aiming to remove 42 years of regulatory barriers and improve the country’s aviation sector. The new rules will focus on improving passenger service standards, ensuring safety and security, and facilitating investment. According to Aviation Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat, the government plans to establish an international-standard maintenance, repair, and overhaul unit, and simplify the process of establishing and expanding civil airports through private initiatives. The move is expected to contribute to the country’s economic development, with the aviation sector potentially contributing $2.1 billion to $3 billion to GDP, as reported by Bonikbarta.