A total of 1,060 flights have been canceled at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport due to ongoing security concerns in the Middle East that led several countries to close their airspace. The cancellations have severely disrupted international passenger and cargo transport from Bangladesh. The disruptions began on February 28, 2026, following the escalation of regional tensions.
According to airport sources, the affected countries include Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan, where airspace closures have been partial or complete. Between February 28 and April 12, flight cancellations occurred in phases, with 339 flights canceled in the first ten days, followed by 275, 226, 160, and 60 in subsequent periods.
Officials noted that while the number of cancellations has slightly decreased over time, operations have not yet returned to normal. The resumption of regular flights depends on the reopening of airspace and improvements in the regional security situation. Thousands of passengers, particularly migrant workers and Middle East-bound travelers, have faced significant difficulties as a result.
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