Third Terminal will Increase Passenger and Cargo Handling Capacity in Shahjalal International Airport

The much-awaited modern third terminal of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will be ready within the next four years. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated construction work of the terminal on 28 December 2019. Inaugurating construction work of the third terminal at Shahjalal International Airport, the Prime Minister said that the construction of the third terminal will increase the passenger transport capacity of the country.

There is a lot of curiosity for the people of the country about the quality and amenities of this dream terminal. On the ceremony the department had to answer many questions about how many flight boarding bridges will be available, how modern the immigration system will be, what will the opportunities for dealing with traffic etc. The modern third terminal will meet up all the common curiosity like a better airport.

In the construction of the third terminal like other best airports in the world, modern equipment will be installed. There will be no compromise on the quality of the terminal construction and installation of machineries. The third terminal is the PM's dream project, so the govt. will not compromise on the quality of its construction materials. Mitsubishi and Fujita of Japan and Samsung of Korea were awarded to construct the third terminal under a consortium, Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB)

Features and Specialties of the 3rd Terminal:

• The whole terminal will be fully digitized, central control system will indicate the diagnosis of any mechanical faults in the entire airport.
• It will be possible to serve at least 12 million passengers a year using the third terminal. With the addition of 8 million passengers of the current terminal, the total number will be 20 million.
• According to civil aviation, the architectural design style is similar to what the vision means. The entire third terminal project is being constructed on 350 acres of land.
• There will be 40 numbers of Cabin X-ray Machines, 12 Boarding Bridges, 16 Conveyor Belts and 11 Body Scanners.
• There will be a multi-storied car parking with tunnels of 54,000 sqm, New Import and Export Cargo Complex of 63000 sqm, Rescue and fire fighting station and equipment of 4000 sqm.
• There will be also Land Development, Connecting Taxiway (North) 24000 sqm, Connecting Taxiway (Other) 42500 sqm, Rapid Exit Taxiway (North) 22,000 sqm, Rapid Exit Taxiway (South) 19500 sqm, Solder 96500 sqm, GSE Road 83800 sqm, Service road 3300 sqm etc.
• There will be enough space for drainage works, box culverts and protective works, boundary wall, security gate, guard room and watch tower construction, Elevated Road including services, Water Supply System, Suarez Treatment Plant, Intake Power Plant Distribution System, Security and Terminal Equipment for Cargo Complex, Airfield Ground Lighting System, Hydrant Fuel Work System with Hydro, Service Road.
• Apart from this, one of the special attractions is the funnel tunnel. The two world-class connecting approaches will be located just east-west side of the airport's current roundabout. Passengers will not suffer traffic congestion in the area.

Designer of the Third Terminal:

The Third Terminal has one of the most architectural styles in the world. The architect is Rohani Baharin. He is the architect of the internationally renowned CPG Corporation Pvt Ltd (Singapore) under the NOCD-JV Joint Venture Consulting Company. Rohani Baharin is a reputed architect. He is the CEO of CPG Corporation. He designed all the major airports in the world. Earlier, he had designed the third terminal of Singapore Airport and also played a significant role in upgrading and rebuilding of Terminal 1 and 2. Guangzhou Byun New International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower in China, Ahmadabad International Airport of India, and new Islamabad International Airport of Pakistan has garnered international reputation for him. Beyond that, he has created airport plans and designs for numerous projects around the world, including airports in India, Fiji, Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Philippines, China, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Work has been underway for the implementation of the Third Terminal for almost seven years. The initiative to build an international standard airport has repeatedly faced many complications. The second terminal building, multipurpose car park, import cargo building and boarding bridge were set up in several steps to meet the increasing demand for passenger and cargo transportation at the major and busiest international airports in the country.

According to a study, the number of passengers in Hazrat Shahjalal Airport is increasing by 3.2 percent and cargo transport by 7 percent. In this regard, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh appointed a consulting firm to prepare the master plan of Hazrat Shahjalal Airport and to check the feasibility. The consulting firm conducts a study aimed at expanding the airport and developing other facilities. At the end of the survey, the consulting firm developed the airport's master plan updates and the infrastructure design, along with the construction of a new third terminal, till the 2035. At present the passenger handling capacity of the terminal is 8 million.

Considering the increasing demand for air traffic, the existing terminal will increase its passenger numbers to 14 million by 2025 and to 24.8 million in 2035, the survey said. The much-awaited construction works of BD Taka 213 billion ‘Third Terminal’ of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka city aimed at increasing carrying passenger and cargo capacity manifolds. Of the cost, the government will provide Tk 50 billion and the rest to be funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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BIMAN Launched Direct Flight to Medina from Dhaka and Chattogram

BIMAN Launched Direct Flight to Medina from Dhaka and Chattogram

Due to the demand of Bangladeshi expatriates in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Medina-Dhaka-Medina direct flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally been launched. The first flight of BG-37 arrived at Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz International Airport at around 5:30 PM local time of KSA on Monday, 28 October 2019. The Biman flight left Dhaka for Madinah with a total of 238 passengers at 1:10 pm.

When the first flight arrived at the Medina airport, Saudi Civil Aviation's welcomed by sprayed water on the plane. The BG-37 flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was also inaugurated by cutting cake under the leadership of Saudi Civil Aviation and Bangladesh Embassy.

The Honorable Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Tourism Mr. Md. Mahbub Ali MP inaugurated the flight to Medina from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as the Chief Guest. He inaugurated the flight after cutting the ribbon and exchanged farewells with honored passengers. Chairman of the Biman Board of Directors Air Marshal Mohammad Enamul Bari, Air Ministry Secretary Md Mohibul Haque, Chairman Civil Aviation Air Vice Marshal Md. Mofidur Rahman and other senior officials including Biman Managing Director & CEO Md. Mokabbir Hossain were present on the occasion. Mr. Tariq Alawwadi Manager, Saudia Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar were also present at the inauguration ceremony.

The Honorable Minister told the travelers that every year a huge number of devout people from Bangladesh travel to the holy land of Mecca and Madinah to perform Umrah and this number are increasing every year. He said that the long-standing aspirations of religious people of this country have been fulfilled by the launch of direct flight to Medina. Dhaka-Medina-Dhaka and Chittagong-Medina-Chittagong flights were launched as part of the aircraft's route expansion process.

The Dhaka-Medina-Dhaka flight will be operated three days in a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday respectively, and the Chittagong-Medina-Chittagong flight will be operated every Thursday of the week.

• The BG-37 flight will depart from Dhaka at 1.15 pm and will arrive Madina at 5:30 pm.
• The flight BG-38 will depart from Medina at 7:15 pm local time and will be arrive Dhaka at 4.25 am next day.
• The BG-137 flight will depart from Chattogram at 1:15 pm and will arrive at Medina at 5:30 am.
• The BG-138 flight will depart from Medina at 7:15 and will arrive at Chattogram at 04:25 am next day

(Please visit Biman website for updated schedule).

On the inauguration in Medina, the ambassador of the Riyadh Bangladesh Embassy Mr. Golam Masih was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. Consul General of the Jeddah Bangladesh Consulate FM Borhan Uddin, Labor Councilor Aminul Islam, Consul Kamruzzaman of the Passport Department, Mohammad Nasim, the Country Manager Biman and officials were present.

On the inaugural flight, hundreds of expatriates took off with red roses as the passengers of the Bangladeshi aircraft left the immigration area, and embassy officials, including Ambassador Golam Messiah, exchanged greetings with the expatriates.

To buy Biman tickets for the Dhaka-Medina-Dhaka and Chittagong-Medina-Chattogram route or any other information’s please visit the official website of BIMAN. Tickets can also be purchased from all the airline sales centers, travel agent.

Airline call centers number (mobile): +88-01777-715613 to 6

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Two Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 Aircraft will be Adding in Biman Fleet

The fourth Dreamliner 787-8 ‘Rajhansa’ has been added and inaugurated on 17 Sept 2019 on the Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet. Since the inauguration of the 'Rajhansa', the government has planned to add two more Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 to the Bangladesh Airlines - Biman.

The Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina herself expressed interest in buying these new two Boeing. Later the Biman has decided to buy two new Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 which is larger in size and capacity than 787-8 model. Biman was negotiated with the Boeing Company for over a month after that. Biman may be getting a chance to buy every 787-9 Dreamliners at half the current market price which could be around US$ 150 million. These new two 787-9 Dreamliner may be added in Biman fleet in December this year.

There are currently 16 aircraft in the Biman fleet. Of these, the number own aircraft on Biman is 10, the rest of the aircrafts are of leases. All of the own aircrafts were purchased from Boeing Company. Of these, four are Dreamliners 787-8, four are 777-300 ER and rest two are 737-800. If two new 787-9 aircraft are purchased, then the total number of own aircraft in Biman will be 12. In addition next year three new Dash-8 aircrafts from Canada will be adding.

According to various websites on the internet, the current market price of a Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 aircraft is US$ 292.5 million (around 2,480 Crore BD Taka). Two 787-9 aircraft will cost US$ 585 million (around 4,960 Crore BD Taka).

Recently the Chinese ‘Hainan Airlines’ which is one of top China's civilian airlines, canceled their deal with Boeing. In that context, Boeing offered to sell two Dreamliners at low prices. The Prime Minister expressed interest in buying these two Dreamliners and the Biman began negotiating with Boeing to buy these two brand new 787-9 Dreamliner.

A Dreamliner 787-9 model aircraft cost around US $ 300 million. Boeing began discussing prices and accessories in the first week of October with Biman. The Boeing Company proposed US$ 155 million for each aircraft. The Biman offered their price at $ 135 million. Then Boeing reduced the price by $ 150 million for each Dreamliner. Despite this the bargaining between the two sides continued. The recent decision to buy Dreamliner for less than US $ 150 million has been finalized.

The Boeing Company will provide an additional engine. As per the information, at a meeting of the board of directors of Biman on 23-10-2019, it was unanimously decided to buy two 787-9 Dreamliners. Very soon a state-owned bank will finance for the purchase of these aircrafts. And the Biman will start paying the Boeing Company this month.

However, two planes will arrive within this year. As part of the purchase of Dreamliner 787-9, a team from Biman will soon head to Boeing's office in Seattle, United States. The Boeing provided an additional engine with the previous four 787-8 Dreamliners. Boeing is giving an additional engine with the two new 787-9 Dreamliner. The engines are made by General Aviation, with the previous four Dreamliners 787-8.

The Boeing only manufactures the body itself. Accessories including engines are purchased from other companies. For example, Boeing adds the General Motors / Aviation or Rolls-Royce engines to their aircraft. General Motors has better engine quality than Rolls-Royce. In addition, seat covers or other machinery will be purchased from different companies, the color value, the interior decoration will be made on a design basis. The price of these airplanes is less. Boeing has a separate catalog for everything.

The Boeing Company is developed three models of Dreamliner 787. Technical Specifications of these popular models are as follows:

787-8 Dreamliner:

• Passengers (two-class): 248
• Range nmi (km): 7,305 nmi (13,530 km)
• Length: 57 m (186 ft)
• Wingspan: 60 m (197 ft)
• Height: 17 m (56 ft)
• Engine: GEnx-1B / Trent 1000

787-9 Dreamliner:

• Passengers (two-class): 296
• Range nmi (km): 7,530 nmi (13,950 km)
• Length: 63 m (206 ft)
• Wingspan: 60 m (197 ft)
• Height: 17 m (56 ft)
• Engine: GEnx-1B / Trent 1000

787-10 Dreamliner:

• Passengers (two-class): 336
• Range nmi (km): 6,345 nmi (11,750 km)
• Length: 68 m (224 ft)
• Wingspan: 60 m (197 ft)
• Height: 17 m (56 ft)
• Engine: GEnx-1B / Trent 1000

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Global Fire Power Index 2019 | Bangladesh is 45th

Bangladesh has moved three steps forward in the military power among all the countries of the world. Bangladesh is currently ranked at 45th out of 137 countries in the world. Last year the global military power position was 56th.

Such information has emerged in a global report published by the international organization 'Global Fire Power' on military power of all the countries of the world. As per the report, the complete Global Firepower list for 2019 puts the military powers of the world into full perspective.

According to the report, the ten five countries in the world military force are the United States of America, Russia, China, India and France, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Turkey and Germany respectively. Bhutan is ranked 137th on the list and Pakistan is in the 15th. And neighboring Myanmar is at the position 37th.

Screenshots of the index:

The GlobalFirePower.com finalized the report based on more than 55 individual facts of each country including Manpower, Air Power, Land Strength, Naval Strength, Petroleum Resources, Logistics, Financials, and Geography etc.

The top 50 countries including Power Index (PwrIndx) of the list are as follows:

1. United States (Power Index: 0.0615)
2. Russia (Power Index: 0.0639)
3. China (Power Index: 0.0673)
4. India (Power Index: 0.1065)
5. France (Power Index: 0.1584)
6. Japan (Power Index: 0.1707)
7. South Korea (Power Index: 0.1761)
8. United Kingdom (Power Index: 0.1797)
9. Turkey (Power Index: 0.2089)
10. Germany (Power Index: 0.2097)
11. Italy (Power Index: 0.2277)
12. Egypt (Power Index: 0.2283)
13. Brazil (Power Index: 0.2487)
14. Iran (Power Index: 0.2606)
15. Pakistan (Power Index: 0.2798)
16. Indonesia (Power Index: 0.2804)
17. Israel (Power Index: 0.2964)
18. North Korea (Power Index: 0.3274)
19. Australia (Power Index: 0.3277)
20. Spain (Power Index: 0.3921)
21. Canada (Power Index: 0.3941)
22. Taiwan (Power Index: 0.3956)
23. Vietnam (Power Index: 0.3988)
24. Poland (Power Index: 0.4059)
25. Saudi Arabia (Power Index: 0.4286)
26. Thailand (Power Index: 0.4302)
27. Algeria (Power Index: 0.4551)
28. Greece (Power Index: 0.4955)
29. Ukraine (Power Index: 0.5082)
30. Czechia (Power Index: 0.5119)
31. Sweden (Power Index: 0.5263)
32. South Africa (Power Index: 0.5405)
33. Switzerland (Power Index: 0.5459)
34. Mexico (Power Index: 0.5574)
35. Netherlands (Power Index: 0.6063)
36. Norway (Power Index: 0.6103)
37. Myanmar (Power Index: 0.6162)
38. Argentina (Power Index: 0.6274)
39. Belarus (Power Index: 0.6418)
40. Romania (Power Index: 0.6461)
41. Malaysia (Power Index: 0.6523)
42. Peru (Power Index: 0.6841)
43. Venezuela (Power Index: 0.6931)
44. Nigeria (Power Index: 0.7007)
45. Bangladesh (Power Index: 0.7156)
46. Colombia (Power Index: 0.7157)
47. Ethiopia (Power Index: 0.7361)
48. Uzbekistan (Power Index: 0.7365)
49. Bulgaria (Power Index: 0.7525)
50. Syria (Power Index: 0.7644)

For the full report please visit the official website of Global Fire Power.

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Bangladesh Tourism Sector | 5 Steps Improvements

Bangladesh has made great achievement in tourism sectors through development of security, infrastructure and communication of the country. In the last two years tourism sector of Bangladesh has risen by five steps globally. In 2017 the global position was 125th and this year the position has become 120th.

However, Bangladesh is still far behind in the global average index. This image has appeared in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2019 of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The number of tourist arrival around the world is increasing every year. In 2018 more than 1.4 billion tourists arrived worldwide.

According to the report, total 140 countries have been ranked based on 90 criteria including ports and aviation infrastructure, security, culture, accommodation, financial quality and stable travel opportunities etc. In this, Bangladesh has made the most progress in security in the Asia-Pacific area through regional analysis. Bangladesh has ranked 105th in this index from the previous position 123rd. With improved on security, Bangladesh will be now very convenient for international tourists.

Spain has availed the top position. From second to tenth places have been acquired by France, Germany, Japan, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Canada and Switzerland.

The report Says,

"Asia-Pacific is the second-most competitive region in terms of T&T. Japan (4th) leads the region in overall score, while Bangladesh (120th) had the greatest improvement. The region boasts the best combination of natural and cultural resources, including the highest regional performance for the Cultural Resources and Business Travel sub-index."

According to the report:

• Bangladesh has moved to 111th from position 116th in the grounding of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• In Travel and tourism priorities it has moved to position 121st from 127th.
• In the costing competition Bangladesh has moved to position 85th from previous position 89th
• In the land and port infrastructure facilities it has moved to 60th from position 74th.
• In environment safety Bangladesh has moved to position 116th from 128th^.

The report said that Bangladesh is one of the countries that achieved some greatest improvements in travel and tourism potential. But as a whole the country is still far behind. This proves that Bangladesh has great potential and attraction for tourists in this sector. Bangladesh has immense opportunities especially in natural and cultural tourism. Due to this, the number of foreign tourists in Bangladesh is expected to increase rapidly, which is indicating the improvement of tourism sector in the country.

The report also highlighted some shortages in Bangladesh's tourism success. It said that in the International openness Bangladesh has slipped from position 104th to 114th. This has happened due to the increments for visa requirements. In addition, Bangladesh is far behind the global average in tourist services infrastructure. The bureaucratic complexity must also be reduced.

The report recommends utilizing natural resources to move forward the tourism sectors of Bangladesh. The natural tourism is threatened due to relaxation of laws in the protection of the environment. Deadly pollution is reducing the overall attractiveness of Bangladesh. Besides, water purification system is not sufficient.

Of the SAARC countries in the list, India is ranked 34th, Sri Lanka 77th, Nepal 102nd, Bangladesh 120th and Pakistan 121st.

In this year's World Economic Forum discussions, four aspects of tourism sectors have gained importance. These are natural and cultural resources, aviation infrastructure, national travel and tourism policies and proper environment from security to labor market hygiene etc.

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Gangchil | The Third Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Biman Fleet

The most modern and advanced aircraft Boeing 787-8 Dream liner (Gangchil) has been added to the Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the new Boeing (787-8) Dreamliner 'Gangchil' from VVIP Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

The Prime Minister then gets on the plane and toured the cockpit. The Gangchil will fly in the sky for Abu Dhabi on its inaugural flight at 7:30 pm on 22^nd August 2019.

This Dreamliner 787-8 has arrived at Dhaka Airport from Seattle, United States on July 25. The Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina named the aircraft as ‘Gangchil’. With the addition of Gangchil, the total number of Dreamliner aircraft in Biman fleet is now three.

In 2008 the Biman Bangladesh Airlines signed a contract of US$ 2.1 billion to buy ten new aircraft with the US-based aircraft manufacturer company Boeing. Contract was signed for four new Boeing 777-300 ER which are already added to the fleet, two new Boeing 737-800 which are already added to the fleet and four new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. From four Dreamliners, three already added including the Gangchil. The fourth Dreamliner 'Rajhans' will be added to the fleet in the next September.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the world's most modern and advanced technology aircraft. It can fly continuously for 16 hours on the sky and also saves 20 percent fuel cost compared to other aircraft.

The 787 Dreamliner applies breakthrough technologies to an all-new airplane design. The advanced features of the 787 increase efficiency, simplify airplane ownership and operation, and significantly improve the air travel experience. Technical Specification of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner:

• Passengers capacity: Total 271 seat, 24 business class and 247 economy class

• Range: 7,305 nmi (13,530 km)

• Length: 57 m (186 ft)

• Wingspan: 60 m (197 ft)

• Height: 17 m (56 ft)

• Engine: GEnx-1B / Trent 1000

In this aircraft, passengers can take advantage of WiFi internet even when flying over 43,000 feet above the sea level.

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Walkways Beside Four Rivers Around Dhaka City

Around 52 km long walkway will be constructed on the banks of the four rivers surrounding the capital city Dhaka. This walkway will be built on the banks of Buriganga, Turag, Shitalakkhya and Balu rivers. After completion of the whole project the banks of Buriganga and other rivers will be turned into tourist spots that will attract even the foreigners.

Recently construction work of the boundary pillar to stop recapture of these rivers to build the walkway was inaugurated. On July 2019 the Home Minister Mr. Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and the State Minister of Shipping Mr. Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury of the Bangladesh Government inaugurated the work at Kholamora Ghat in Kamrangirchar, Dhaka.

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) is implementing this project. Recently the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave instructions to bring Buriganga back to its old form. The introduction of the circular waterways around Dhaka will facilitate passenger and freight transport. Buriganga will be seen like Hatirjheel, the whole surrounding area of Dhaka will be changed.

The Buriganga River will be the center of joy and entertainment. If the whole projects implemented then within few years the water of the Buriganga will be pollution free. The river will be used for the livelihood of humans, such an environment will be created. The beauty of the Thames River beside London city will be here in Buriganga River beside Dhaka city.

At present the government is working to free all the rivers surrounding the city from recapturing and pollutions. Lots of steps have already been taken. Based on the reports published on various newspapers regarding this issue, from January-June, 2019, about 5,239 illegal constructions have been evacuated and 145.1 acres river banks were recovered. During this period, about taka 8.5 crore has been fined.

Cooperation of all the peoples is very much needed to save the rivers from pollution's. The whole project work will be done in different phases.

First phase:

• Total number of 3803 RCC border pillars will be placed around the river port of Dhaka. 2340 pillars will have single pile and rest 1,463 pillars will have double piles.
• Construction cost of 3,803 RCC border pillars will be around 70 crore and will be end by December 2020.
• From Ramchandraur to Basila and from Rayerbazar to Kamrangirchar, one kilometer walkway, one km key wall and 2.5 km walkway on pile will be constructed.
• The walkways key-walls construction work will cost 55 crore taka and will be completed by June 2020.

Second Phase:

• From Ramchandrapur to Basila and from Rayerbazar canal to Kamrangirchar, the walkway will be constructed along with bank of the river.
• Apart from this, there will be total 52 km of walkways, 40 km embankment, 10,820 border pillars on the recovered banks of the rivers, three eco-parks, 19 RCC jetties, 100 RCC stairs and other beautification works will be done.
• There will be more 38 spots, 36 signboards, six pontoons, and two tourism parks.

The whole project will be implemented in different phases at a cost of around Taka 845.55 crore and hope will be completed within June 2022.

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