What Happened
Dhaka And Washington Collaborate On Aviation Development
Bangladesh is moving to introduce direct commercial flights between Dhaka and New York by next year, aiming to enhance connectivity and commercial relations with the US. The country’s Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister, M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, discussed the issue with the US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen, and emphasized the importance of FAA Category-1 status for operating direct flights to the US. Bangladesh is also procuring 14 new Boeing aircraft for its national fleet, as part of its efforts to establish itself as a premier regional aviation hub. This development was reported by an unknown source.