Dhaka, March 13 -- Bangladesh and Japan on Friday discussed ways to operationalise the long-delayed third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) soon, with both sides expressing optimism about reaching a 'mutually beneficial' solution through negotiations.

The issue was discussed at a bilateral meeting with a Japanese delegation on the operation and maintenance of the terminal held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman presided over the meeting.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat...