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Himalaya Airlines may launch direct flights to Cox’s Bazar

Published : Wednesday, 14 October, 2026 at 5:24 PM

Observer Online Report

Nepal’s Himalaya Airlines may operate direct flights to Cox’s Bazar after the international airport there opens next month, offering Nepali tourists easier access to the popular seaside destination.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat expressed this hope during a courtesy meeting with Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari, at the Secretariat at 3:00 PM on Wednesday.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Nepal and expanding cooperation in tourism. Discussions covered increasing tourist exchanges, improving connectivity and exploring joint initiatives to develop the tourism industry.

Millat said Cox’s Bazar International Airport would be inaugurated next month, opening up new opportunities for Nepali tourists to visit the destination directly. He expressed hope that Nepal’s legacy carrier, Himalaya Airlines, would consider operating direct flights to Cox’s Bazar.

Nepal also expressed interest in launching Biman Bangladesh Airlines flights on the Dhaka–Pokhara route.

Both sides expressed optimism about further strengthening friendly relations and identifying new areas of cooperation in the tourism sector.

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