British Ambassador to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has expressed the UK’s interest in participating in ground handling operations at the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, while assuring continued cooperation in establishing Bangladesh as a regional aviation hub.
The ambassador made the remarks during a courtesy call on Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanom (Rita) and State Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat at the ministry’s conference room on Tuesday.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, with the minister seeking UK cooperation in developing the country’s civil aviation sector.
Cooke assured maximum cooperation with the current government and expressed interest in the ground handling operations of the third terminal, which is expected to significantly boost the airport’s capacity.
She also reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s ambition of becoming a regional aviation hub.
The discussions underscored both nations’ interest in deepening cooperation in the aviation sector, with the ambassador’s visit highlighting the UK’s engagement with Bangladesh’s growing infrastructure and connectivity goals.
