Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Cox's Bazar Airport is approaching a major upgrade, with infrastructure work expected to be completed in the coming months and the facility preparing to accommodate larger aircraft and international services.

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh data show the new passenger terminal was 98.97 percent complete by the end of August, while the runway expansion had reached 91.65 percent.

The BDT 3.62 billion terminal covers nearly 17,956 square meters and includes international departure and arrival areas, immigration facilities, security systems, boarding bridges, check-in counters, escalators and baggage conveyors. Completion is scheduled for December.

Meanwhile, the airport's runway is being extended from 9,000...