Ethiopian Airlines starts operations in Bangladesh

Ethiopian Airlines has launched direct flights between Addis Ababa and Dhaka, making it the 40th airline to operate in Bangladesh.
Its inaugural flight, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8:30am on Sunday, reports bdnews24.com.
The aircraft was welcomed in Dhaka with a traditional water cannon salute.
The flight carried several government officials, including the head of Ethiopia's Civil Aviation Authority.
Senior officials, including the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), welcomed them at the airport.
CAAB Chairman Air Vice Marshal Mohammad Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan said: "Ethiopia is known as the gateway to Africa. This airline will connect Bangladeshi passengers to various destinations in Africa as well as Europe and America."
The flight will not only offer direct connectivity between Bangladesh and Ethiopia, but also connect key destinations in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, said Alemayehu.