News / Biman eyes freighter services to capture more of Bangladesh's air freight market

Md Shaifuzzaman Ayon

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is hoping to lure some of the 90% of cargo traffic from its home country it does not carry, by bringing in freighters.

Airlines have reported seeing more traffic in Bangladesh, and carriers including AirBridgeCargo have been considering launching routes to Dhaka, which is a key apparel exporter.

Biman is expected to publish a report into the viability of freighter operations this month, after it formed a committee in December.

The air cargo market in Bangladesh is thought to be ...