Advisor Bashir hints at new ground handler at Shahjalal International Airport

The interim government may permit a second international ground handler at Shahjalal International Airport to ensure international-standard passenger and cargo services at the newly opened third terminal, Civil Aviation and Tourism Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin has indicated. Currently, all airports in Bangladesh, including Dhaka airport, rely solely on the state-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines for ground handling services. The state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reported on Sunday that Advisor Bashir suggested the announcement could come next week. "We have already taken a decision regarding ground handling and will make it public soon," he said. "We want to establish a competitive environment. Our aim is to enhance services based on the capacity of all those involved in ground handling. We...