Dhaka, April 6 -- The government has expressed interest in leasing aircraft from Boeing as part of its ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen the state-owned Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

The interest was formally conveyed when Boeing Vice President Paul Righi met Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam and State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat on Monday at the Secretariat, officials said.

During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on various aspects of a potential agreement between Boeing and Bangladesh's government.

Officials from Bangladesh highlighted the country's growing demand for air travel and the need to enhance fleet capacity, expressing keen interest in leasing aircraft from Boeing to address immedia...