Bangladesh, April 28 -- The long-standing monopoly of Biman Bangladesh Airlines in ground handling services is set to end at the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), as authorities move to appoint a second operator to introduce competition and improve service standards.
Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), Air Vice Marshal Md Mostafa Mahmood Siddiq, announced the decision on Monday during an interaction with members of the Aviation and Tourism Journalists Forum of Bangladesh.
"A second ground handler will work alongside Biman at the third terminal," he said.
"This will help create a competitive environment and improve service quality."
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