Bangladesh, Malaysia explore stronger aviation, tourism ties

Bangladesh and Malaysia have explored greater cooperation in aviation, tourism, investment and skills development during a high-level Bangladeshi delegation’s visit to Malaysia on 17-18 August.

The delegation, led by State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat and BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, visited AirAsia’s headquarters and operational facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2.

AirAsia briefed the delegation on its low-cost aviation model, including fast aircraft turnaround, digital services, automated check-in, self-service baggage drop and other measures aimed at reducing operating costs and passenger waiting times.

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The delegation also visited ADE’s newly built 14-line MRO facility.

Later, Millat met Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of Capital A, to discuss possible cooperation in ground handling, airport management and related services at Bangladesh’s international airports, as well as potential investment in the country’s aviation sector.

During a meeting with Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture YB Tuan Chiew Choon Man in Putrajaya, the two sides discussed increasing flight frequencies, visa facilitation, tourism promotion, cultural exchanges and hospitality skills development.

They also explored opportunities to create more employment for skilled Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia’s tourism and hospitality sector.