Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Bangladesh Former PM Khaleda Zia's Medical Evacuation to UK Postponed for Third Time Due to Air Ambulance Issues
Dec 09, 2025 01:40 am CST
The medical evacuation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to London has been postponed for the third time after the German air ambulance arranged by Qatar canceled its landing slot in Dhaka. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson, who has been hospitalized since November with multiple ailments, remains too unwell for the long-haul journey according to her medical team.
Major Fire at Dhaka Airport Cargo Terminal Suspends All Flights and Diverts Air Traffic
Oct 19, 2025 01:43 am CST
A significant fire erupted at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's cargo terminal in Dhaka, Bangladesh, forcing authorities to suspend all flights. Emergency teams from multiple agencies deployed 36 fire units to combat the blaze that began near Gate 8. International flights were diverted to other airports, including an Air India flight from Delhi. This marks the third major fire incident in Bangladesh this week, following factory fires in Chittagong and Dhaka.