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Shahjalal Airport's third terminal to partially open on 16 December
The government plans to partially open the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on 16 December. Initially, the terminal will begin operations with four flights. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat announced this at a meeting on preparations for the inauguration and operation of the third terminal at the conference room of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) on Saturday morning. At the meeting, the minister said opening the third terminal was an important commitment of the current government. The prime minister’s directives must be given the highest priority to ensure that operations begin on schedule. All relevant agencies mu…
The government plans to partially open Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s third terminal in Dhaka on 16 December, with initial operations starting four flights.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat announced the schedule during a meeting focused on preparations for inauguration and operation at the CAAB conference room.
The discussions covered activating immigration booths, installing baggage belts and scanners, trial operations, and signing agreements to support the opening, with representatives reviewing progress and outlining remaining steps.
Minister Millat credited collective, long-term efforts for reaching the readiness stage and urged agencies to adhere to the planned timeline to begin operations on schedule.
The meeting emphasized completing tasks within the stipulated timeframe and noted the prime minister’s directives as a priority, with attendance including officials from Invest Bangladesh, the PM’s office, the Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry, and the National Board of Revenue.