Photo : CollectedBy Tanzim AnwarDHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) – Biman Bangladesh Airline’s resumption of direct Dhaka–Karachi flights from January 29, after a decade, offered significant time savings and cutting passenger fares by up to Tk 30,000. Biman officials said the revived Dhaka–Karachi route will initially operate as a “strategic observation,” with flights running on a trial basis from January 29 to March 30. Biman last operated direct flights on the route in 2012 but suspended services following sustained losses and weak passenger demand. The re-launch follows months of diplomatic and technical engagement between aviation authorities in Bangladesh and Pakistan, resulting in formal approvals for airspace use and regulatory clearance for the resumption of direct flights. It is observed that the return of the Dhaka–Karachi route as a positive signal for bilateral economic engagement, with business communities in both countries welcoming the move.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 22, 2026 07:27 UTC