Dhaka, July 16 -- Bangladesh has decided to purchase both Boeing and Airbus aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines as part of fleet expansion with mixed aircraft, keeping national interests protected.

"Our country needs both Boeing and Airbus. We will purchase both," State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

She said the government is committed to strengthening the country's civil aviation sector while pursuing prudent economic management.

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