DHAKA, April 27 -- Ethiopian Airlines and Air China are commencing operations in Bangladesh starting from May 2024.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is preparing to facilitate flights for these two foreign carriers. CAAB Chairman Air Vice Marshal Mafidur Rahman told UNB that preparations are underway to support Ethiopia Airlines and Air China as part of Bangladesh's aspiration to become an aviation hub.

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CAAB has notified the Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry and instructed Biman Bangladesh Airlines to assist with ground handling services for these airlines.

"We are hopeful to start our Addis Ababa-Dhaka-Addis Ababa direct flight third week of May. In...