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Bangladesh discusses Dhaka airport third terminal with Japan

bdnews24.com
Published :
Mar 13, 2026 21:34
Updated :
Mar 13, 2026 21:34

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The Bangladesh government and a Japanese delegation have held a high-level meeting to discuss the operation and maintenance of the third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

In the meeting held at the conference room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday morning, the Japanese delegation made a proposal on the operation and maintenance of the third terminal.

Embarkation fees, upfront fees, and revenue sharing were on the agenda, according to a media statement from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).

The meeting, however, could not indicate exactly when the terminal will be fully operational.

On Wednesday, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat said the facility could become operational within nine months.

During the latest meeting, Civil Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam Rita said the government is working to inaugurate the third terminal soon, ensuring maximum convenience for passengers.

State Minister Millat urged the Japanese delegate to quickly submit a revised proposal for the terminal.

Chaired by Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, the meeting was also attended by his deputy, Shama Obaed Islam, and Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir, among others, from the Bangladesh side.

The Japanese delegation was comprised of officials from the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka, an assistant vice-minister and representatives of a Japanese consortium.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting on Feb 22 to review progress on the long-delayed terminal and directed officials to complete preparations for its launch.

The project to build the terminal was initiated in 2017 by the former Awami League government. Construction formally began on Dec 28, 2019, with an estimated cost of about Tk 213.98 billion.

Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina partially inaugurated the terminal on Oct 7, 2023. At the time, the CAAB had expected the facility to become fully operational in 2024, but that deadline passed without completion.​
 
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Padma Bridge earns Tk 132m in first 3 days of Eid

Staff Correspondent
Dhaka
Published: 20 Mar 2026, 19: 44

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Padma Bridge File photo

In celebration of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, a total of 119,682 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge over three days (from 17 to 19 March).

During this time, toll collection amounted to Tk 13 crore 21 lakh 51 thousand 800.

Compared to the same period during last year’s Eid-ul-Fitr, both the number of vehicles crossing and the toll collection have increased.

This information was provided in a press release from the Public Relations Office of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority today, Friday.

The Bridge Authority mentioned that during Eid-ul-Fitr last year, 108,002 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge over three days, with a toll collection of Tk 12 crore 78 thousand 400.

All types of vehicles are required to pay a toll to cross the Padma Bridge. Different toll rates are determined for motorcycles, private cars, buses, trucks, and various types of vehicles.

Connecting Munshiganj and Shariatpur, the country's longest Padma Bridge links the southern and southwestern regions with the capital. People from 21 districts in these regions benefit from this bridge.

Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems are established at the toll plazas on both ends (Mawa and Jazira) of the Padma Bridge. This system allows for automatic toll payment without stopping the vehicle, reducing the time vehicles spend waiting at toll plazas.

By collecting tolls automatically through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards, travel has become faster and more convenient.

A record 51,584 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge in one day.

The Bridge Authority further reported that on 18 March, a record 51,584 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge in a single day, with a toll collection of Tk 3 crore 51 lakh 82 thousand 600.

Last year during Eid-ul-Fitr, a daily maximum of 48,368 vehicles crossed this bridge, with toll collection amounting to Tk 3 crore 46 lakh 27 thousand 850.​
 
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