The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister GM Quader yesterday said that the newly elected Awami League government would take initiative to establish a new international airport adjacent to Dhaka.

"We would look for land for establishing the airport adjacent to Dhaka," he told the reporters in his maiden appearance after assuming ministry yesterday.

Quader said, "The Zia International Airport is now jam-packed with high-rise buildings and other structures surrounding it. So, it will not be possible to expand the airport. For this, we want to establish a new airport."

Talking about the international flight routes of Biman, the Civil Aviation Minister pointed out that the ministry would take initiative to stop the losing routes of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited.

He said, "We would expand the new routes in Middle East and other countries where from the flow of remittance will become easier."

Quader further said that the Aviation Ministry will take initiative to reduce excessive manpower

About Tourism Ministry, GM Quader said that we have huge diversity of natural beauty. "By exploring the information of the natural beauty of the country to promote the tourism sector, the government will take initiative to ensure security of the tourists," he further said.

He informed that the Sheraton Hotel Dhaka authority has extended its term for stay in the country till March 31.