Mymensingh:Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat announced that the construction of Bogura International Airport is the government's top aviation infrastructure priority. He also stated that preliminary procedural work has begun for an airport in Trishal, Mymensingh.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister emphasized that a priority list has been established to make eight airports across the country operational as part of efforts to modernize air connectivity. A Netherlands-based company has shown interest in the Bogura airport project.
During a daylong visit to Mymensingh, Millat addressed three separate programs, including a discussion at the Trishal Upazila Administration's conference room. He mentioned that constructing an airport generally takes more than 10 to 12 years, and while preliminary work has started in Trishal, Bogura International Airport remains the primary focus.
The meeting also discussed the development of Trishal as a modern tourism city. Later, at the closing ceremony of the Inter-Upazila Debate Competition 2026 at Mymensingh Town Hall, the minister encouraged students to prepare for future national development roles and urged them to avoid drugs, engage in sports, and contribute to building a drug-free Bangladesh. Medals were distributed among the champion and runner-up teams.
At a separate ceremony at the Mymensingh Zila Parishad conference room, Millat handed over cheques for development projects. He highlighted the government's extensive work program for the country's development, emphasizing transparency and accountability. He also called for unity in advancing the country under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's leadership and dismissed rumors about the ousted government's return.