UAE-based company Dnata has expressed interest in managing ground handling operations at the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The matter was raised by UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Hamoudi during a courtesy meeting with Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanom and State Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat at the Secretariat on Thursday.

The meeting emphasized strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates, with detailed discussions on aviation and tourism sector development and mutual cooperation. Ambassador Al Hamoudi reiterated Dnata’s interest in the third terminal’s ground handling, while State Minister Millat stated that preparations for the terminal’s launch are ongoing and that the government will make necessary decisions once ORAT activities are fully underway.

Minister Afroza Khanom affirmed the government’s readiness to take all necessary steps to improve passenger services and upgrade airports to international standards. The UAE ambassador also expressed his country’s willingness to work closely with Bangladesh’s current government and expand cooperation in aviation and tourism.