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Air Bangladesh
Bangladesh · AIR BANGLA

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Connecting Bangladesh to the world.
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Air Bangladesh was a Bangladeshi cargo and charter airline that operated during the mid-2000s. The carrier was based in Dhaka and held IATA code B9 and ICAO code BGD, operating under the callsign AIR BANGLA.
The airline focused primarily on cargo operations and had a limited operational history. Air Bangladesh faced significant financial and regulatory challenges that curtailed its activities, and it ceased meaningful operations relatively quickly after its founding.
The airline should not be confused with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, which operates a separate and more extensive network.
Hubs & network
Air Bangladesh operated primarily out of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
Fleet
Air Bangladesh operated a small fleet including Boeing 707 freighter aircraft during its cargo operations.
Notable facts
- ›Air Bangladesh focused primarily on cargo rather than passenger services.
- ›The airline had a brief and limited operational history before ceasing operations.
- ›It held IATA code B9 and ICAO code BGD with callsign AIR BANGLA.
- ›Air Bangladesh is distinct from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier.
- ›The carrier faced financial difficulties that contributed to the end of its operations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Air Bangladesh connecting the heart of Bengal to the world
Air Bangladesh is a Bangladeshi carrier that has operated charter and scheduled international services from its base in Dhaka. The airline has focused primarily on connecting Bangladesh with destinations in Europe and the Middle East, serving the significant Bangladeshi diaspora community. Its operations have been limited in scale, reflecting the competitive dynamics of international air travel from Bangladesh.
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Fleet Note
Air Bangladesh has historically operated a small fleet of wide-body Boeing 747 aircraft suited to long-haul charter operations.
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Route network map (46 legs)








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Route network
ABD → MHDM82
ABD → THRM82
AWZ → MHDM82
AWZ → SRYM82
AWZ → SYZM82
BND → MHDM82
KIH → AWZM82
KSH → THRM82
MHD → AWZM82
MHD → AZDM82
MHD → BNDM82
MHD → GSMM82
MHD → RASM82
MHD → TBZM82
MHD → THRM82
MHD → ZAHM82
RAS → MHDM82
SYZ → AWZM82
SYZ → KIHM82
TBZ → MHDM82
THR → ABDM82
THR → AWZM82
THR → KSHM82
THR → SYZM82
ZAH → MHDM82
AWZ → IFNM82
AWZ → KIHM82
AWZ → THRM82
AZD → MHDM82
GSM → MHDM82
IFN → AWZM82
IFN → MHDM82
KIH → SYZM82
KSH → MHDM82
MHD → ABDM82
MHD → IFNM82
MHD → KSHM82
MHD → SRYM82
MHD → SYZM82
SRY → AWZM82
SRY → MHDM82
SYZ → MHDM82
SYZ → THRM82
TBZ → THRM82
THR → MHDM82
THR → TBZM82
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Air Bangladesh was an airline based in Bangladesh. It was founded in 2000 and dissolved in 2005.
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