Dhaka, July 29 -- State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Rashiduzzaman Millat on Wednesday said the government is working to develop Bangladesh into a regional aviation hub under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

He said the government is preparing an integrated aviation master plan to ensure the sustainable, modern and planned development of the country's civil aviation sector over the coming decades.

The state minister made the remarks while addressing an event titled "Beyond with Boeing: Powering the Next Chapter of Aviation" as the chief guest at Hotel Sheraton in Dhaka.

Millat said US-Bangla Airlines has emerged as one of the country's leading aviation companies after beginning its journey as a domestic carri...