The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and a Japanese consortium have started final negotiations on operating the newly built third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The three-day talks, held with advisors including the IFC, aim to resolve unresolved issues, mainly revenue sharing. Built with JICA funding, the terminal is ready for operation, increasing passenger capacity from 8 million to 24 million. Delays in finalizing an operator may raise costs, but the government is prepared to consider alternative international operators.