
US-Bangla Airlines has been named the ‘Best Domestic Airline of the Year-2026’ by The Bangladesh Monitor, marking its sixth win in the category, in recognition of its contribution to domestic air connectivity and the country's aviation sector.
The airline also received awards in seven other categories at the Monitor Airline of the Year 2026 ceremony held on November 8 at Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport, says a press release.
Shafiqul Islam, Head of Sales at US-Bangla Airlines, received the top award from chief guest Nasser Rahman, Member of Parliament. Dr Nurunnahar Chowdhury, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, and Kazi Wahidul Alam, Editor of The Bangladesh Monitor, were also present.
US-Bangla secured Gold awards in Best Airport Service (Domestic), Popular Airline Brand in Bangladesh and Best Improved Airline. It also received Silver awards in Best Short Haul Airline, Best Wage Earner Friendly Airline, Best Outstanding Connectivity Service and Best Regional Airline.
The awards were received by A.K.M. Junaid, Director of Customer Service; Md. Kamrul Islam, General Manager of Public Relations; and Iqbal Ahmed, Manager of Central Reservations.
Commenting on the recognition, US-Bangla Managing Director Mohammed Abdullah Al Mamun said the awards reflected passengers' trust in the airline and would inspire it to improve its services further.
The Bangladesh Monitor previously recognised US-Bangla as the Best Domestic Airline in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2015.