4 new Boeing planes for Biman by 2019

Finance minister AMA Muhith said four new Boeing 787-800 planes will be added to the Biman fleet by 2019.

In his budget speech, he said in order to improve passenger service two Boeing 777-300 aircraft have been procured and procurement of two Boeing 737800 aircraft is underway.

He, however, said the commercial interests of the national flag carrier should get precedence over other considerations. Appropriate steps have to be taken to reduce its losses.

Alongside, the work for expansion and upgradation of other airports including Hazrat Shahajalal International Airport (HSIA) will continue, he said.

He said the construction of the second runway at the Dhaka airport has been taken up while Cox's Bazar will be upgraded to an international one soon.