The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) expects to sign an operational agreement with a Japanese consortium for the third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by late August or early September. CAAB Chairman Air Vice Marshal Md. Mostafa Mahmud Siddiq confirmed that the terminal’s inauguration date remains set for December 16, and once operational, international flights will operate from the new facility without flight disruptions.

He made the remarks at a workshop on Civil Aviation and Air Traffic Operations held at CAAB headquarters in Kurmitola, Dhaka. The event, organized by CAAB’s Public Relations Department, aimed to enhance journalists’ technical understanding of aviation operations. Senior CAAB officials presented on airport management, air traffic control, passenger services, and international safety standards.

The chairman emphasized the importance of accurate and responsible aviation reporting, noting that the workshop would help journalists gain practical knowledge of civil aviation and airport management. He added that CAAB plans to hold similar sessions on operations and safety to strengthen collaboration with the media.