‘Biman breaking all records’

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has earned a record amount of revenue by carrying a record number of passengers in the last three months. The national flag carrier carried around 8.8 lakh passengers and earned Tk 1,563 crore breaking all previous records.

Biman Managing Director and CEO Zahid Hossain announced the numbers yesterday at a press conference at Biman's headquarters in the capital's Uttara.

"If the trend continues, at least 32 lakh passengers can be transported in this year," the Biman boss said.

He also mentioned that ground handling services have also improved as now all luggage can be delivered to passengers within a maximum of 45 minutes.

"Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the only organisation recognised by IATA. A recent audit conducted by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) did not give any (negative) observations over Biman," said Zahid.

When asked about the allegations against a captain regarding the recruitment of pilots and harassment of female pilots, Zahid Hossain said, "We will take necessary actions regarding  such complaints."

He also said the biggest challenge of Biman is to ensure quality services to the passengers.

When asked about the boycott of yesterday's press conference by Aviation Tourism Journalist Forum of Bangladesh for not cooperating with journalists, Zahid Hossain said, "They have the right to boycott. I assure you that in the next three months you will see a lot of progress on Biman's media operations as well. I will do my best to give you the respect you deserve."