Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The cost of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's third terminal project has increased further, with Tk 667 crore required for 30 months of maintenance between January 2025 and June 2027, even though the terminal has yet to begin full-scale operation.

State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki said the additional expenditure also includes costs for settling contractual disputes, completing outstanding works and installing facilities that were not included in the original project scope.

Briefing reporters after Tuesday's ECNEC meeting, Saki said the government has set December 16 as the target for opening the third terminal, but some essential works will continue until June 2027.

The meeting approved ...