Dhaka, April 15 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam on Wednesday told the Parliament that the upgradation of Cox's Bazar Airport into an international airport will take a few more months.

"The upgradation of Cox's Bazar Airport into an international airport will take several more months," she said while replying to a scripted question from ruling party lawmaker Shahjahan Chowdhury (Cox's Bazar-4) in the House, UNB reports.

The minister said that several key steps have already been taken to facilitate the commencement of international flights from the airport.

To this end, certification has been obtained from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) after ensuring compliance with international rules, regulat...