Bangladesh, June 22 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines is unlikely to resume direct flights between Dhaka and New York before 2028, as Bangladesh must first complete a series of international aviation safety assessments and secure a higher safety rating from the United States, according to Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal Md Mostafa Mahmud Siddiq.
Speaking to reporters at a hotel in Dhaka on Sunday, Siddiq said Bangladesh is scheduled to undergo two major audits by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) over the next two years.
These include an ICAO security audit in October this year and a comprehensive safety audit in October 2027.
Responding to questions about efforts to restore direct ai...