What Happened
Government Agrees to Restrictive Provisions for Third Terminal Operation
The Bangladesh government has agreed to contentious terms in the operating agreement for the third terminal of Dhaka’s international airport, including a 15-year ban on competing airports within 100km. The deal, which has been negotiated with a Japanese consortium, has raised concerns about the country’s long-term aviation interests and sovereignty. The agreement includes provisions on revenue sharing, liability for construction defects, and the use of existing terminals, which have been criticized by some as restrictive and potentially detrimental to Bangladesh’s economic growth. The deal was reported by Unknown Source.