Maldivian resumes Male-Dhaka flights. The inaugural flight landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) at 5:20am, operated by an Airbus A320 carrying a full passenger load and departed at 6:20 am this morning. The launch ceremony was attended by Maldives Ambassador to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed, Maldivian Director of Ground Operations Ahmed Ibrahim, and General Manager (International Commercial) Mohamed Safah. The timing of the launch also coincides with the Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr travel season, facilitating movement of both Bangladeshi expatriates returning home and Maldivian travellers heading abroad. Maldivian currently operates a fleet of 26 aircraft, including an Airbus A330 wide-body, Airbus A320, ATR aircraft, Dash 8 turboprops and Twin Otter aircraft, serving a range of domestic and international destinations.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 12, 2026 04:35 UTC