The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The government would help the private airliners boost their business in and outside the country so that they could effectively compete with foreign airliners, said Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Mahbub Jalmil yesterday.

"The government has taken initiatives to build a modern, service-oriented and profit-making airline system in the country to compete with other international airliners," he said. He was addressing a meeting with high officials of private airliners at the Industries Ministry's conference room. Mahbub Jalmil assured the executives of the private airlines that the government would help them like national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited to increase their competitive edge.

The meeting elaborately discussed the existing problems facing by the private airliners and the possible solution to the problems. The representatives of the private airlines urged the CA's Special Assistant to take steps so that all concerned abide by government rules in operating flights on international routes, infrastructure development in airports, increase bonded warehouse facilities and the workforce of the Civil Aviation, reduce landing fees, navigation and space hiring charges and introduce a easier process in providing license for pilots.