en.Wedoany.com Reported - After completing regulatory requirements, Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume direct flights on the Dhaka-Narita-Dhaka route on July 27, restarting the only direct air link between Bangladesh and Japan after a one-year suspension.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanom Rita stated at a press conference that the government has prioritized restoring the direct route to meet the growing economic, trade, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. The route has been suspended since July 1, 2025, due to commercial viability concerns, aircraft shortages, and the need to optimize existing resources.
The minister noted that Biman Bangladesh Airlines originally planned to resume operations before June 30, but the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) required a mandatory safety audit lasting approximately 45 days before approval. The airline is currently working to complete the relevant procedures, aiming for an official resumption on July 27.
Initially, Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate one weekly flight using Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner aircraft, maintaining competitive fares. Tickets are expected to go on sale from June 20 through the airline's website and other authorized distribution channels. The minister indicated that flight frequency will be gradually increased based on commercial performance and fleet expansion.
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat stated that the route had shown signs of commercial improvement before its suspension, and with proper planning and management, it is expected to achieve profitability and sustainable development. Currently, over 40,000 Bangladeshi students and workers reside in Japan, a number expected to grow further, providing a strong passenger base for the route. News of the route's resumption has already generated positive reactions among Bangladeshis living in Japan.
The route was relaunched by Biman Bangladesh Airlines in September 2023 after a 17-year hiatus. The resumption of service is seen as a significant step to promote trade, investment, tourism, and business exchanges between the two countries. The minister emphasized that the goal is not only to restore a route but also to enhance Bangladesh's global connectivity, create new economic opportunities, and strengthen its position in the international aviation sector.
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