Bangladesh, July 4 -- An Air Astra flight bound for Chattogram on Friday has sparked controversy after returning to the bay while taxiing, with passengers alleging it turned back because a traveller had forgotten his sherwani at home.

According to two passengers, the man, travelling with his family to attend a wedding, realised after departure from the bay that he had left behind the traditional outfit.

He reportedly asked cabin crew to stop the aircraft, argued with them, identified himself as a Biman Bangladesh Airlines first officer, and the pilot later announced the flight was returning to allow him to disembark.

Air Astra, however, said the aircraft was actually brought back because its air-conditioning unit malfunctioned.

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