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Government seeks Lufthansa partnership to develop Bangladesh as aviation hub

The government is exploring a partnership with Lufthansa to transform Bangladesh into an aviation hub, alongside plans to acquire 10 Airbus aircraft for Biman.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 6 October 2026, 5:00 PM

The government has expressed its keenness to collaborate with Lufthansa to establish Bangladesh as a prominent aviation hub. As part of its fleet expansion strategy, the government is currently working to procure 10 Airbus aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The minister has formally requested that the delivery of these new aircraft commence prior to 2030.