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In view of a surge in international air travel and competition from foreign airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the country's national carrier, is all set to execute a decade-long ambitious plan that involves purchasing at least 26 new aircraft and route expansion. Biman's fleet would grow from existing 21 to 47 aircraft by 2034, marking a 122% growth, according to the new
Boeing and Airbus are now in a battle over the aircraft market in Bangladesh.
Biman last year carried a little over 28,000 tonnes of freight in the cargo hold of planes making international flights when it had the capacity to transport over 4.98 lakh tonnes.
Lack of proper plans, marketing strategy, and professionalism by Biman: Despite having a fleet of 21 modern aeroplanes, the largest in its history, Biman has spread its wings to just three new destinations in the last five years.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has started operating flights on Dhaka-Guangzhou route from today (August 18, 2022).