The ruling Awami League’s Saturday rally, marking the opening of the third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
The public rally, organized by Dhaka North Awami League, is set to be held at the Uttara civil aviation ground on October 14 instead.
Sources at the Awami League office confirmed the matter on Friday.
Bangladesh is all set for the launching of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's third terminal on Saturday.
The third terminal project, costing Tk21,300 crore, commenced on December 28, 2019.
The government contributed Tk5,000 crore, while the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide the remaining funding.
Covering an area of 542,000 square metres, the third terminal will boast a floor space of 230,000 square metres, housing 177 check-in counters, 64 departure immigration desks, and 64 arrival immigration desks.
