The alleged hijacker reportedly opened fire as he tried to storm the cockpit of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane mid-flight, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Reports say the hijacker held the pilots of the plane carrying 142 passengers at gunpoint as it landed. (Image: Facebook)The gunman was still on board the plane with at least one crew member after the jet landed safely and was evacuated. Mr Badal told Somoy TV: “The pilot told that this man, a Bangladeshi, fired a shot. “Only the suspect and a cabin crew member are onboard.

Source: bd News24 February 24, 2019 14:29 UTC