The C&F Agents Association chief welcomes the move but questions whether current manpower and equipment can sustain it
June 07, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has directed Shahjalal International Airport authorities to maintain round-the-clock cargo operations in a bid to clear mounting backlogs, as businesses continue to grapple with delays at the country's main air freight gateway.
The directive came at a meeting with representatives of different business organisations at the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) headquarters on Sunday.
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