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US-Bangla Airlines to operate special flights to repatriate stranded Bangladeshis from UAE
Priority will be given to Bangladeshi nationals whose visas have expired or are nearing expiration
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 04 Mar 2026, 12:30 AM
Photo: BSS
US-Bangla Airlines has decided to support Bangladeshi nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
The airline will operate a special flight on the
Dhaka–Dubai–Dhaka route to facilitate the safe return of affected passengers,
said a press release.
Wednesday’s special flight will depart from Dhaka
for Dubai at 7:20pm. The return flight will depart from Dubai at 12:20am (local
time) for Dhaka.
Another special flight will depart from Dhaka for
Dubai on Thursday (5 March) at 5:15pm. The return flight will depart from Dubai
at 10:00pm (local time) for Dhaka.
The service will be operated using a 436-seat Airbus
A330-300 aircraft, ensuring ample capacity to accommodate passengers requiring
urgent travel.
The flight numbers are: BS-341 (Dhaka to Dubai) and
BS-342 (Dubai to Dhaka)
The Dubai Airport Authority has granted special
permission to US-Bangla Airlines, along with other international carriers like
Emirates, Air India, to operate these humanitarian flights considering the
prevailing situation.
Priority will be given to Bangladeshi nationals
whose visas have expired or are nearing expiration, ensuring timely
repatriation and relief for those facing uncertainty abroad.
Passengers seeking ticket bookings or additional
assistance are requested to contact any US-Bangla Airlines Sales Center in
Bangladesh or the UAE, or their nearest authorised travel agency.
For detailed information and customer support,
please contact : Hotline: 13605 and Mobile: +880 1777 777800–806