Dhaka expands air cargo capacity as India ends transshipment benefit

India's suspension of third-country transshipment facility to Bangladesh has forced Dhaka to expand air cargo capacity and accelerate efforts to diversify export channels. Sylhet's Osmani International Airport is expected to launch dedicated cargo operations today. There is also a plan to activate Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram for such operations, which have remained dormant since 2022.

Apr 29, 2025 - 09:44
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Dhaka expands air cargo capacity as India ends transshipment benefit
India's suspension of third-country transshipment facility to Bangladesh has forced Dhaka to expand air cargo capacity and accelerate efforts to diversify export channels. Sylhet's Osmani International Airport is expected to launch dedicated cargo operations today. There is also a plan to activate Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram for such operations, which have remained dormant since 2022.