Dhaka: The government has taken an initiative to offer special discounts on Biman Bangladesh Airlines tickets to expatriate Bangladeshis, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita said today. She stated that the initiative is part of a series of government measures aimed at ensuring better facilities and hassle-free air travel services for expatriate Bangladeshis.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made the remarks while addressing as the chief guest a reception programme for first-year honours students at Government Debendra College in Manikganj, as mentioned in a press release. Highlighting the contribution of expatriate Bangladeshis to the country, Afroza emphasized that the government has undertaken various initiatives to ensure necessary facilities and services for them. "The government is committed to ensuring hassle-free air travel services for expatriates," she said.
The minister further stated that a shuttle bus service has been introduced at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) to facilitate passenger movement and improve convenience for travellers. Speaking about the educational institution, Afroza mentioned that Government Debendra College has been spreading the light of education for the past 84 years and carries a rich legacy of involvement in the country's historic movements and national events. She recalled that Language Movement martyr Rafiq Uddin Ahmed was a student of the college.
Afroza Khanam Rita noted that the institution has made significant contributions to various mass movements and nationally important events, spanning the Language Movement, the Liberation War, and the July Movement of 2024. Earlier, she inaugurated the "Shaheed Zia", "Liberation War" and "July Memorial Corner" at Government Debendra University College. The event was attended by Manikganj-1 lawmaker S A Jinnah Kabir and senior officials of the district administration, among others.