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● Cox’s Bazar airport to begin int'l operations by Oct: Aviation Minister ● Fake group emailed extortion threats to embassies: DB chief ● Police detain 2 over murder of 4 in Rangpur ● Gas shortage triggers frequent power cuts across Dhaka ● PM asks giving priority to merit in promotion of forces ● ‘Ghost’ sighted at Adamjee EPZ, mass illness hits factory ● Elections to be held on schedule: LGRD Minister

Cox’s Bazar airport to begin int'l operations by Oct: Aviation Minister

Published : Sunday, 23 August, 2026 at 2:22 PM

Observer Online Report

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said Cox’s Bazar International Airport is expected to begin international operations by October.

The minister made the announcement while speaking to journalists after a meeting with officials of his ministry at the Secretariat on Sunday.

Millat said efforts are underway to ensure better services for passengers and make all divisions under the ministry financially viable.

''Everyone must work together so that no one can say the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism is a losing concern.''

The minister added, steps have already been taken to prevent passenger harassment and stop baggage theft at airports. However, he acknowledged that passenger harassment on flights has not yet been completely eliminated.

''We are working to build Biman according to the expectations of the people.

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