Bangladesh, Nov. 10 -- The issue came up during a meeting between Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat and a delegation led by Highbury Group Managing Director William Prothero at the ministry in the capital on November 10, according to a release from the ministry.

During the meeting, Prothero highlighted the company's global experience in aircraft acquisition, financing, leasing, and asset management, and expressed interest in investing in Bangladesh's aviation sector.

Millat said the government was working to modernize Biman and strengthen its position in the international aviation market.

He said the government was considering leasing aircraft to bridge the gap between its immediate operational needs and the ...