Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA)

Biman to buy Tk 1,000 crore equipment, body cameras for ground staff

The cameras will be used to stop pilferage of valuables from luggage

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

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.

Kid boarding flight evading security: 10 Dhaka airport staffers withdrawn

Ten officials and staffers of the immigration police, aviation security, ground handling and Kuwait Airways have been withdrawn from duties for their failure in carrying out responsibilities at Dhaka airport.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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).

June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022

What are e-gates and how do they work?

E-gates became operational today at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka. A total of 12 e-gates have been installed in the departure area while three are at the arrival area of Dhaka airport, through which passengers today completed immigration within 18 seconds.  But what are e-gates and how do they exactly work? We try to explain:

April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022

Collision at Dhaka airport: 2 grounded Boeing aircrafts now ready to fly

The two Boeing aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines that were grounded after those hit each other at the hanger of Dhaka airport on Sunday (April 10, 2022) came into operation today.

April 12, 2022
April 12, 2022

Sigh of relief: Dhaka Airport runway to be open 24hrs from next month

In a sigh of relief, the runway at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will be kept open for operating flights for 24 hours from next month instead of June.

March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022

Wait for Fly Dhaka, Air Astra lengthens

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab) has decided not to grant permission to any new airlines to operate flights from Dhaka due to a shortage of space at the terminal and apron areas at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA).

May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020

CAAB extends suspension of flights till May 16

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh extends the ongoing suspension of passenger flight operations with all countries, except China, until May 16 to contain spread of Covid-19 in the country.

January 21, 2020
January 21, 2020

Virus scare in China: Screening at Dhaka, Ctg airports begin

Amid fear of the breakout of a new SARS-like virus in China, the authorities of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka begin screening process of passengers coming from the country.

October 30, 2019
October 30, 2019

144 passengers suffer for Air Asia’s flight delay at HSIA

Some 144 passengers of Air Asia face untold sufferings as the Malaysia-based budget airlines made around 24 hours delay for the technical glitch, sources at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport says.

July 21, 2019
July 21, 2019

Sudden power outage cripples Dhaka airport

No electricity, no air-conditioning at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for seven hours!

July 13, 2019
July 13, 2019

2 Biman staffers held with 38 gold bars at Dhaka airport

Two staffers of Biman Bangladesh Airlines are detained with 38 gold bars weighing around four kilogrammes at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka.

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