Bangladesh, June 21 -- Speaking to reporters at a city hotel, Afroza said the government is evaluating options for appointing a second operator for passenger services but has no immediate plans to hand over cargo operations to a foreign company.

"Cargo operations will continue to be handled by Biman Bangladesh Airlines. We are considering an alternative arrangement or a second operator for passenger handling, but no such decision has been taken regarding cargo operations," she said.

Her remarks come amid ongoing discussions over ground handling arrangements at the airport's much-anticipated third terminal, which is scheduled to open on 16 December.

Responding to a question about appointing a foreign ground handling operator, State Min...