Maldivian Opens Dhaka Office, Dhaka-Male Flights Resume March 12
Resumption of the route reflects the airline’s commitment to serving the large Bangladeshi expatriate community in the Maldives
ATT Desk Report 
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has inaugurated its Dhaka office and announced the resumption of direct flights between Malé and Dhaka from 12 March, strengthening air connectivity between the two South Asian countries.
Maldivian Managing Director Ibrahim Iyas formally inaugurated the office located on the second floor of Taj Marriott at 25 Gulshan Avenue on Monday morning, says a press release.
Director of Ground Operations Ahmed Ibrahim and General Manager Commercial (International) Mohamed Saffah, among others, attended the ceremony, alongside Ahmed Yusuf Walid, President and Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Bangladesh Group, the airline’s General Sales Agent (GSA) in Bangladesh.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Ibrahim Iyas said the resumption of the route reflects the airline’s commitment to serving the large Bangladeshi expatriate community in the Maldives. “Dhaka is a key market for Maldivian. This reopening underscores our dedication to providing reliable, affordable and convenient travel options for Bangladeshi workers and Maldivian travellers alike”, he said.
The twice-weekly service will operate on Sundays and Thursdays, with return fares starting from $399 (approximately Tk 47,880). Flights are scheduled to arrive in Dhaka in the early morning, allowing convenient connections to other international destinations.
During their visit, the Maldivian delegation paid courtesy calls on the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
Maldivian Managing Director Mohamed Ibrahim Iyas and President and Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Bangladesh Group Ahmed Yusuf Walid shake hands after signing an agreement on Monday evening at a hotel in Dhaka. Photo: Collected
Meanwhile, Maldivian signed an agreement with Galaxy Aviation Services to relaunch direct flights between Dhaka and Malé beginning March 12, strengthening air links between the two South Asian nations.
The agreement was signed on Monday evening at a hotel in Dhaka by Maldivian Managing Director Mohamed Ibrahim Iyas and President and Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Bangladesh Group Ahmed Yusuf Walid.
Galaxy Aviation Services will act as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for the airline in Bangladesh.
The launch comes ahead of the end of Ramadan and the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, offering additional travel options during the festive period. Passengers will receive a 30kg checked baggage allowance along with complimentary in-flight meals. Tickets are available through Maldivian’s official website, mobile application and call centre at 1671.
The airline also announced a music festival titled ‘Dhaka, We Heard You’, scheduled for next Friday for the Bangladeshi community in the Maldives.
Maldivian currently operates a fleet of 26 aircraft, including one Airbus A330, one Airbus A320, five ATR aircraft, eight Dash 8 aircraft and eleven Dash 6 Twin Otter aircraft, serving regional destinations.
