As of April, according to Biman data, there was a fall of around 94% in export cargo and 80% in import cargo due to the pandemic. Due to the reduction in passenger flights, we started cargo flights from the beginning of the pandemic. According to CAAB data, a total of 18 international airlines are now operating cargo flights in the country while private airlines US-Bangla are also operating cargo flights. The international airlines include British Airways World Cargo, Martinair Cargo, Cathay Pacific Cargo, MASKargo, China Airlines Cargo, Midex Airlines, Emirates Sky Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Etihad Crystal Cargo, Singapore Airlines and Saudia Cargo. CAAB Chairman Air Vice Marshall Mofidur Rahman said airways are now staying afloat by operating cargo flights.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 06, 2020 05:03 UTC