Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA)

Airport ground handling must be left to efficient providers

Biman comes with a poor track record for the job

HSIA Third Terminal: Biman to be sole ground handling service provider

As Biman is set to take charge of ground handling for the third terminal at Dhaka airport for two years, stakeholders are raising concerns about its ability to manage such a large terminal.

Waiting lounge for migrant workers at Dhaka airport

Yunus is scheduled to inaugurate the lounge this evening

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"

A refreshing change at Dhaka airport

All operations must be upgraded and made efficient

Flight operations of Dhaka airport return to normalcy after 8 hours

Flight operations at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have returned to normalcy after around eight hours

Dhaka airport to remain shut for six hours from 6pm

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the main gateway of the country by air, will remain shut for six hours from 6:00pm today

Cargo piles up at HSIA as C&F agents observe strike for 3 days

Nearly 1,500 tonnes of cargo have been stockpiled at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka over the past three days due to a strike called by clearing and forwarding (C&F) agents.

Chinese nationals held at HSIA with gold worth Tk 5cr

Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials seized 46 gold bars, weighing over five kilograms, and arrested two Chinese nationals at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport today

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 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Kid boarding flight evading security: 10 Dhaka airport staffers withdrawn

Ten officials and staffers of the immigration police, aviation security, ground handling and Kuwait Airways have been withdrawn from duties for their failure in carrying out responsibilities at Dhaka airport.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

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.

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

Dhaka airport: 1 int'l flight diverted, 7 delayed due to dense fog

Heavy fog disrupts flight operations at Dhaka airport for fourth consecutive day today. At least one international flight was diverted, and seven others were delayed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) today.

September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022

Theft of SAFF champs’ cash: How or where, no clue yet

Nobody could tell yesterday how $1,300 and other belongings of two of the heroes of Bangladesh’s SAFF Women’s Championship-winning team were stolen, staining the jubilations.

September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022

Dhaka-New York flight uncertainty is unacceptable

Why must passengers suffer for lax security at Dhaka airport?

June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022

More than 400 Hajj pilgrims stuck at Dhaka airport for nearly 8 hrs

More than 400 Hajj passengers were stuck at the Dhaka Airport for around eight hours yesterday (June 18, 2022).