Biman’s management to be overhauled in two months

Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ management will be overhauled within two months, and the national carrier will no longer remain a losing concern, Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry Secretary Mohibul Haque said yesterday. 

“Biman, which had incurred loss in the previous years, will become a profitable venture in the next year. The national airline has already made profit of Tk 143 crore in April through ticket sales, compared to the previous year. This has been possible due to recent measures by the ministry,” he said at a discussion in the capital.

Aviation and Tourism Journalists’ Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB) organised the programme titled “Pre-budget discussion on civil aviation and tourism” at Jatiya Press Club.

Speaking at the programme, State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali said his ministry is sincerely trying to bring about positive changes in Biman. 

Referring to irregularities and corruption in Biman’s ticket sales, the state minister said due to the ministry’s actions and vigilance, Biman flights do not travel half-loaded now.

He regretted that most of the previous projects initiated by his ministry remain in a sorry state.

Mahbub also said the government has taken various measures to improve service at all airports in the country.

Sharing his recent experience of visiting the Saint Martin’s island, Mahbub said the atmosphere there has deteriorated drastically.

Claiming that the government is working on a mega plan on tourism, he urged all stakeholders to cooperate.

Officials of Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh, Association of Travel Agents Bangladesh, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, Bangladesh Tourism Board, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines, among others, were present at the programme with Nadira Kiron, president of ATJFB in the chair.