Authorities at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport have canceled a total of ten flights to and from the Middle East. The decision was announced on Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, in response to the ongoing war situation in the region. Airport public relations officer Engineer Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil confirmed that seven arrival and three departure flights were suspended.

The cancellations follow an earlier decision on Saturday to suspend six Middle East flights after the outbreak of war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The affected flights included services operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Air Arabia, and Salam Air, connecting Chattogram with Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, and Muscat. Departure times for these flights had been scheduled between the afternoon and evening.

Officials stated that the cancellations were made considering passenger safety and the uncertain security situation in the Middle East. No information was provided on when regular flight operations might resume.