Dhaka airport

Upgrading ILS: Key to solving Dhaka airport's fog woes

Year after year, flight diversions disrupt schedules, causing frustration and financial losses

Dhaka airport still not fog-ready

Passengers are experiencing severe difficulties due to frequent flight diversions caused by low visibility amid dense fog during winter, as pilots are unable to land aircrafts in the absence of a Category 2 Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Dhaka airport.

Dhaka airport receives 2nd bomb threat

Operations at HSIA continue amid heightened security

Govt served legal notice to restore APBn at Dhaka airport

The notice demands the withdrawal of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) personnel currently performing these duties within three days

Ex-social welfare secy arrested at Dhaka airport

Today, airport police sent him to a Dhaka court seeking a seven-day remand

A dignified welcome

Dhaka airport finally opens lounges dedicated to migrant workers and their families

Waiting lounge for migrant workers at Dhaka airport

Yunus is scheduled to inaugurate the lounge this evening

Migrant workers played key role in July uprising

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday inaugurated a lounge dedicated for the country’s migrant workers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to make sure that they get the honour and facilities like guests for their significant contribution to  the country’s progress.

Dhaka airport area declared 'silent zone', effective from Oct 1

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has declared the surrounding area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as "silent zone"

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

With the new HSIA terminal comes greater responsibilities

That a 12-year-old managed to breach at least five layers of security at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport comes as no surprise

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

12 foreign airlines want to serve Dhaka airport

At least 12 foreign airlines are seeking permission to operate flights to and from Dhaka airport which will see the full opening of a third terminal next year.

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

Dhaka airport to finally get a second runway

The government has plans to build a second runway at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as air traffic is projected to increase after construction of the third terminal is done.

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

Catch me if you can

A pre-teen has been making news for boarding a Kuwait-bound flight from the Dhaka airport without any documentation.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Kid boarding flight evading security: 10 Dhaka airport staffers withdrawn

Ten officials and staffers of the immigration police, aviation security, ground handling and Kuwait Airways have been withdrawn from duties for their failure in carrying out responsibilities at Dhaka airport.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Runaway kid lays bare airport security lapses

In an alarming security breach, a 12-year-old boy managed to evade all  checks and board a Kuwait-bound plane at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport early yesterday.

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

55kg gold theft from customs warehouse may be an inside job: investigators

The gold -- 55.51kg to be precise -- stolen from Dhaka Customs House was taken from 437 separate packs kept inside a customs warehouse at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023

Dhaka Int’l Airport: 55kg gold vanishes from customs godown

Approximately 55.5kg gold bars and jewellery worth around Tk 47 crore have been stolen from a customs warehouse at Dhaka airport, officials say.

March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023

Terminal 3 alone can't turn Dhaka into an 'aviation hub'

It is quite surprising and disappointing that no one yet has pointed out these missing elements in the megaproject – all of which are so crucial!

March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023

Dhaka airport: A tale of grime and punishment

Be it uncleanliness, chaotic immigration lines, or unnecessary drama at baggage claim - our Dhaka airport has a lot to offer.