Cox's Bazar:Cox's Bazar Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat announced that the Cox's Bazar International Airport is expected to be inaugurated in the first week of November.
According to United News of Bangladesh, an official announcement regarding the inauguration will be made once a convenient time is secured from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Japan from October 26-29, and the inauguration date will be confirmed following his return.
Minister Millat has already discussed the inauguration with the Prime Minister and anticipates obtaining his time for the ceremony in early November. The Prime Minister is expected to officiate the opening of the airport.
Discussions are ongoing with relevant stakeholders to decide which airlines will operate international flights from the new facility. A decision will be made after consulting with these parties. It is currently too early to confirm the number of flights or the countries that will be connected through the airport, and more details will become available after further discussions with the concerned airlines.