Dhaka:An International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit team has expressed satisfaction with the improvements in Bangladesh's aviation security, noting that the latest audit found no major security concerns.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, ICAO audit team leader Callum Lewis Vine highlighted significant advancements in Bangladesh's aviation security system since the previous assessment. His remarks came during a dinner hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) in honor of the ICAO delegation following the audit's completion.
During the event, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat emphasized that maintaining international aviation security standards is a priority for the government. He noted that a robust security system is essential for plans to acquire new aircraft, expand international routes, launch direct Dhaka-New York flights, and develop Bangladesh as an aviation hub connecting East and West.
Millat attributed the successful completion of the audit to the collaborative preparations by CAAB, its Aviation Security Division, and other agencies. He also commended CAAB Chairman Air Vice Marshal Md Mostafa Mahmud Siddiq for his leadership in overseeing preparations and conducting regular review meetings. Additionally, he thanked the ICAO team for their cooperation and feedback.
The event was attended by Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, the CAAB chairman, and other senior officials. The audit team also included Pathberiya Appuhamilage Jayakantha from Sri Lanka, Alessandra Arenas from the Philippines, and Shaikh Abdullah Bin Ab Sukor from Singapore.