The government
has decided to purchase four Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft for national
flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, accelerating the procurement process
despite questions over the airline’s immediate operational needs. Officials say
broader economic and diplomatic considerations, particularly Bangladesh’s trade
ties with the European Union, played a key role in the decision.
The move
comes months after Bangladesh agreed in principle to purchase 14 Boeing
aircraft, a dea...