Biman Bangladesh Airlines will expand its wings to new international destinations.
As per its plan, it will start flying to Toronto on March 26. The process of launching a direct flight from Dhaka to Toronto has been finalized.
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md. Mahbub Ali made the remarks at the award distribution ceremony of 'Biman Half-Marathon Competition 2022' at Hatirjheel Amphitheater in the capital on Friday. Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Md. Mokammel Hossain, Member of the Board of Aviation Barrister Tanjib Ul Alam and senior officials of Biman Bangladesh Airlines were present on the occasion.
Mahbub Ali said, “We have come a long way in launching the Dhaka to New York flight. Everything has been finalized about launching the flight from Dhaka to Narita, Japan. Activities have stopped just because of Covid-19. Biman will fly to new international destinations in the near future.
The State Minister said, “March is the month of our pride. March 7 is Bangabandhu's historic speech, March 17 is Bangabandhu's birthday, March 26 is the great Independence Day. So today's marathon is organized in a different way. From now on, marathon competitions will be held on a larger scale every year."
He said Biman Bangladesh Airlines was started by Bangabandhu. The country's airports are upgrading one after another, in an international format. The third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is now visible.
Mahbub Ali said, "The quality of service of Biman will not be compromised. We want to stand with our heads high. Everyone's cooperation is needed for this. Air travel will be enjoyable. Let us know if you have any complaints. Action will be taken. We will not compromise on the quality of service of the aircraft."
