# Dhaka to New York Direct Flights Set for Launch This Year

> Bangladesh is gearing up to launch direct flights between Dhaka and New York, addressing a long-standing demand from travelers. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is working towards meeting the U.S. Feder…

Published: 2025-01-07 · Desk: Latest · Source: Amar Desh

Bangladesh is gearing up to launch direct flights between Dhaka and New York, addressing a long-standing demand from travelers. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is working towards meeting the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards to secure approval within this year. However, challenges remain due to Bangladesh's current "Category 2" FAA rating, linked to safety and modernization issues at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. If direct flights are not feasible, alternative solutions, such as conducting immigration procedures in a third country, are being considered.

Meanwhile, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has discontinued its Dhaka-Manchester route, citing low profitability despite its popularity among expatriates, particularly those from Sylhet. This decision has caused dissatisfaction within the expatriate community, which is urging for the route's reinstatement. On the other hand, Biman is expanding its operations with new routes to Toronto, Guangzhou, Narita, and Chennai. However, the airline is struggling to maintain flight schedules and requires additional aircraft to meet growing demand. To strengthen its global presence, Biman is focusing on modernizing its operations and identifying profitable routes.

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