Immigration authorities cannot interrogate all passengers during immigrations at Dhaka airport, said State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali.
“We have talked to the immigration authorities and asked them not to interrogate every passenger to avoid harassment,” he said on Monday.
The state minister was speaking to reporters during his visit to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
He said authorities can interrogate someone separately if they seem suspicious. “Besides, it is difficult to interrogate everyone in one day.”
He added that during his visits, the passengers expressed satisfaction over the quality of services.
Ali warned that stern action will be taken against airport officials or employees for negligence in duty and in case of harassing passengers.
He also instructed the customs officials not to check the baggage of all passengers on a mandatory basis, reports UNB.
Regarding the ground handling service at the airport, the state minister said his ministry has formed a team that is instructed to visit HSIA three days a week to oversee the ground handling management.
'Biman ready to operate Hajj flights with own aircraft'
The state minister said that national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has completed preparation to operate Hajj flights with its own Boeing-777 aircraft.
"We are ready to start hajj flight on May 31, if Hajj agencies are ready to send Hajj pilgrims,” he said.
The minister said that Biman would operate flights with its own aircraft this year cancelling flights to other destinations as the national flag carrier has only 21 aircraft in its fleet, reports UNB.
Biman will decrease flight frequency on less important routes to ensure the smooth operation of dedicated hajj flights.
