The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has refuted reports in the Indian media that SpiceJet has been barred from entering the country’s airspace over unpaid dues. Some dues may have accumulated.”He questioned why the issue, which he described as nearly a year old, had resurfaced in Indian media. “I don’t understand why Indian media have suddenly become vocal about an almost one-year-old matter. The CAAB official added that SpiceJet operated flights to Dhaka until 2022, after which it suspended services for commercial reasons. Any foreign carrier flying over Bangladesh must pay such charges.

Source: bd News24 February 20, 2026 16:40 UTC