Automated air traffic management introduced in Dhaka airport
The centre is expected to improve airspace operations by enhancing flight accuracy and punctuality, increasing capacity and reducing safety risks
ATT Desk Report 
A modern, automated Air Traffic Management Centre (ATMC) was inaugurated at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday, marking a significant step forward for Bangladesh’s civil aviation sector.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam said the new system would make the country’s airspace safer, more efficient and better aligned with international standards. She was speaking as chief guest at the inauguration, while State Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat attended as special guest.
Officials said the centre is expected to improve airspace operations by enhancing flight accuracy and punctuality, increasing capacity and reducing safety risks. With advanced technology, monitoring and control systems will become more effective, helping Bangladesh meet global aviation standards.
The ATMC is also expected to boost foreign currency earnings and strengthen the strategic value of the country’s airspace. It will support future initiatives, including expansion of the Flight Information Region (FIR) and other development projects.
The minister thanked the French government and stakeholders for their support, noting that technology supplied by Thales Group would significantly improve airspace management. She added that the government aims to turn the airport into a regional aviation hub.
State Minister Millat said the system marks the start of a technology-driven era in airspace management, making operations safer and more efficient.
Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, Air Vice Marshal Mostafa Mahmud Siddiq, said the new facility opens a new chapter in the country’s air navigation system. He added that the advanced ATM-CNS system would enhance safety, efficiency and compliance with international standards.
French Ambassador Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet said the project reflects strong ties between Bangladesh and France and will improve the safety and efficiency of the country’s airspace.
In his welcome speech, CAAB Member (ATM) Air Commodore Md Noor-e-Alam said the system has been operational since 22 January. It enables integrated flight data processing, radar and ADS-B integration, and real-time decision-making. He added that it would increase overflight revenue, reduce delays and fuel use, and make Bangladesh’s airspace more attractive to international airlines.
