Dhaka:The operations at the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are set to commence on December 16, with two arrival and two departure flights marking the initial phase. This was announced by Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat during a meeting on Saturday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Minister Millat emphasized the importance of adhering to the schedule, stating that if all goes as planned, the terminal will begin partial operations on the specified date. He highlighted the ongoing preparations necessary to transition the terminal into full-scale operation subsequently.
During a preparatory meeting held at the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) conference room, further details were discussed. The minister stressed the need for all relevant agencies to complete their preparations within the given timeframe to ensure the timely launch of the terminal. He underscored that launching the third terminal is a significant commitment of the current government, following the Prime Minister's directive for its timely operation.
The meeting addressed various aspects of the terminal's launch, such as setting up operational immigration booths, installing baggage belts and necessary scanners, conducting trial operations, and signing agreements. Present at the meeting were Invest Bangladesh Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Civil Aviation and Tourism Gias Uddin, and Dhaka-18 MP SM Jahangir Hossain.