Bangladesh Airports on High Alert After Bomb Threat Sparks Security Concerns

Er Mukesh Singh

Airport Executive Director Group Captain Kamrul Islam confirmed the incident to reporters.

Bomb Threat Reported on Biman Bangladesh Airlines Flight

A bomb threat has been issued on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight traveling from Rome, Italy, to Dhaka. The threat was communicated to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka through a phone call from an unknown number.

Authorities at the airport were immediately alerted, and all necessary security protocols have been activated to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. The airport has been placed on high alert, and relevant law enforcement and bomb disposal units are on standby.

Airport Executive Director Group Captain Kamrul Islam confirmed the situation to reporters, stating that the safety and security of everyone involved remain the top priority.

Further investigations are underway to trace the origin of the call and assess the credibility of the threat. Passengers and staff are being urged to cooperate with security measures during this critical time.

Bomb Threat on Biman Flight from Rome to Dhaka Confirmed

Airport Executive Director Group Captain Kamrul Islam has confirmed a bomb threat on flight BG-356 of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The flight, traveling from Rome, Italy, to Dhaka, received the threat through a call from an unknown number.

Authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have taken immediate action, placing the airport on high alert. Security protocols have been activated to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and airport operations.

Group Captain Kamrul Islam stated that the safety of everyone remains the top priority, and investigations are ongoing to determine the origin and credibility of the threat. Passengers are requested to remain calm and cooperate with security measures as the situation unfolds.

Biman Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Dhaka Following Bomb Threat

Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-356, en route from Rome to Dhaka, made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 9:20 am following a bomb threat.

The flight’s 250 passengers and 13 crew members were immediately evacuated and brought safely to the airport terminal. Authorities have implemented strict security measures to assess the situation and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Airport Executive Director Group Captain Kamrul Islam confirmed the incident, emphasizing that investigations are underway to trace the source of the threat, which was received via an unknown phone call.

The situation is being closely monitored, and passengers are advised to remain calm as security teams conduct thorough checks.

Courtesy: Jamuna TV

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