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Biman to fly Toronto, Tokyo, Chennai from March
DHAKA, Feb 15, 2021 (BSS) – State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism
M Mahbub Ali today said Biman Bangladesh Airlines will spread its wing to
Toronto, Tokyo and Chennai from March next.
He made the announcement while inaugurating commercial service activities
of Biman’s printing and publication division (Biman Press) here in the
capital, a press release said here.
The state minister said efforts have been going on to resume the Biman’s
direct Dhaka-New York-Dhaka route soon.
Pointing that civil aviation sector was the most shattered one due to
Covid-19 pandemic, Mahbub said, “We’ve taken various steps to increase
Biman’s income generation besides taking initiatives for reducing its
operational expenses.”
Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Md. Mokammel Hossain, Biman Board of
Directors Chairman Md Sajjadul Hasan and Biman’s Managing Director and CEO Md
Mokabbir Hossain also spoke on occasion, among others.
BSS/PR/MMH/TA/SSS/1934 hrs