Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government wants to make Bangladesh a hub for communication with the rest of the world. He hopes that Cox’s Bazar Airport will become the most attractive refueling hub in the world. The Prime Minister on Sunday morning worked to expand the runway at sea to upgrade Cox’s Bazar Airport to international standards. He said this during the inauguration. Cox’s Bazar via video conference from Ganobhaban. He became virtually connected to the airport. The Prime Minister said the government wants to make Bangladesh a hub of communication with the rest of the world by exploiting the country’s geographical location. In that case, Cox’s Bazar will be the world’s largest beach and tourist destination and a very modern city. So that our country will benefit a lot financially. Sheikh Hasina said, “We have a lot of thoughts and plans and more about Cox’s Bazar.”
This is the fourth international airport in the country
In that way, we will develop and enrich the entire Cox’s Bazar. “As Cox’s Bazar Airport expands, Cox’s Bazar will be the most convenient place for refueling. Most flights will run from west to east or from east to west.” he said. Because, from time to time, every place in the world comes up. Once Hong Kong, then Singapore, Bangkok, now Dubai. But I can say that Cox’s Bazar will be the most important place in the future. Because, in a very short time, the plane will be able to come here, land and refuel and leave. “Through this runway expansion, I think we are taking the promise we made to the people one step further,”
she said. ‘The sea-coastal land reclamation will expand the airport’s runway to a new 10,600-foot runway, making it the largest airport in the world, according to international flights Boeing 778 and 78.Will be able to land and the way to operate international flights will be easy here.
The runway of Cox’s Bazar Airport is being constructed on the waterfront with modern technology
Once the project is completed, tourists from different countries will come directly. You can come to Cox’s Bazar. The Prime Minister said that for the first time in the country, the construction of a runway on this water body with modern technology will also be a sight to behold and many will be able to see it. He congratulated all concerned for taking courage to start the construction work of this runway. Activities related to aviation progress of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion video image was served on the occasion. The project worth Tk 1,056.06 crore is scheduled to be completed in May 2024, but it will be completed earlier and the project will be implemented with its own funds.
Approved in 2018 for the implementation of this funding. The runway of this country’s fourth international airport will be 10,600 feet, of which 1,300 feet will be in the sea. When the project is completed, Cox’s Bazar Airport will be one of the most scenic airports in the world and it will be the longest runway in the country. This will also increase passenger capacity at the airport. The number of flight operations will increase. In the future, large airlines of different countries including Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia will be able to land in Cox’s Bazar. The project is being implemented to meet the needs and challenges of the next 50 years. State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism May Mahbub Ali and Secretary of the concerned Ministry Makammel Hassan spoke on the occasion. Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Air Vice Marshal May.
The airport will be used as an international flight
Mofidur Rahman delivered the welcome address on the occasion. On the occasion, the Prime Minister said efforts are being made to launch several more international routes besides the international routes from Bangladesh. “We have Dreamliners and other planes to fly long distances to New York, Toronto, Sydney. Cox’s Bazar Airport will increase connectivity with South Asian and Southeast Asian countries. Our trade with Southeast Asian countries will expand our trade. Besides, we will try in the future to get our plane to other friendly countries. Mentioning that her government also wants to develop Syedpur Airport, the Prime Minister said it should be developed as a regional airport. So that Bhutan, Nepal or some states of India can use this airport. And Sylhet is already an international airport.
They can also use our airport from Meghalaya, Assam or many states in India. Chittagong Airport is also an international airport. There too many states of India starting from Tripura can use it. We have in mind the idea of building and developing an international partnership in that way.
