The UK has expressed interest in assisting with the operation and maintenance work of the world-class third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Thursday met Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Mafidur Rahman and confirmed the matter.
Sarah Cooke also assured cooperation in the development of infrastructure in the aviation sector of Bangladesh in the future, including the purchase of new aircraft.
collectedAt the end of the talks, the British high commissioner expressed hope that the communication in the field of aviation between the two friendly countries would be further enhanced.
During the meeting, the officials also discussed ways to enhance cooperation in developing skilled manpower in the aviation sector, especially in the security sector.
It was also discussed to request the airlines of the countries to further enhance the connectivity between the two countries.
The highly anticipated third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will be partially inaugurated in the first week of October this year.
The terminal is scheduled to be fully operational by next year.