BSS, Dhaka :
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon today said that an initiative has been taken to make Cox’s Bazar Airport an entrance to South-East Asian countries meeting international standards.
“Government has taken necessary steps to make Cox’s Bazar Airport an entrance to South-East countries by transforming it into an international airport”, the minister said.
He said this while speaking with Chinese envoy in Bangladesh Li Jun at his secretariat office, according to a press release.
The Minister highlighted the importance of building a low-cost transport system in the country to facilitate business sector.
The Chinese ambassador said that his government had decided to assist Bangladesh government in developing the airport considering its importance to increase tourism business in the country. He emphasized holding dialogue between Awami League and BNP saying, “political stability is essential for any development work of a country.”
