Bangladesh, Oct. 24 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines will increase its weekly flights on the Dhaka-Narita route from one to two, beginning October 29, according to media reports, citing a senior airline official.

The national flag carrier will operate the route every Monday and Thursday. The launch of the additional service coincides with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's official visit to Japan.

"We are increasing the frequency on the Dhaka-Narita-Dhaka route from one to two flights a week," Biman's Director (Marketing and Sales) Md Ashraful Alam said.

Biman resumed the direct service on July 27 with one weekly flight using a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, restoring the only direct air link between Bangladesh and Japan following a suspension o...