Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government is working to upgrade the communication system in Bangladesh to drive the country forward.
She made the remarks while inaugurating the latest addition to Biman Bangladesh Airlines' fleet, a Dash 8-Q400 aircraft, via video conference from Ganabhaban on Sunday, reports bdnews24.com.
“The aircraft we are about to unveil today will boost our internal communications network while also enhancing connectivity with other South-East Asian countries,” she said.
Emphasising Bangladesh’s 'excellent' geographical location in South Asia, she added: “If we can establish good communication links with the countries around us, it would help us grow in all aspects, including business and trade.”
Bangladesh purchased three Dash 8-400 aircraft from Canada under a G2G agreement, with Dhrubatara (North Star), named by the prime minister herself, being the first to arrive.
With it, Biman now has 19 aircraft at its disposal.
“The North Star helps with navigation. We are celebrating the Father of the Nation’s birth centenary in 2020 while 2021 will the golden jubilee of our independence. Therefore, I have chosen the name with these things in mind.”
In February, two more Dash 8 jets will be added to the fleet while the government has undertaken plans to revamp and modernise the country's airports, according to Hasina.
“I believe the air links with other countries will be useful in the future.”
