ME tensions lead to cancellation of 147 flights
Of the total cancellations, 23 flights were grounded on 28 February, 40 on 1 March, 46 on 2 March and 38 on 3 March
ATT Correspondent 
The ongoing escalation of conflict in the Middle East has led to the cancellation of 147 flights over the past four days, disrupting operations for airlines and causing inconvenience to passengers.
According to international news agencies, several countries — including Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan — temporarily closed their airspace from the afternoon of 28 February. The decision has directly affected flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
Of the total cancellations, 23 flights were grounded on 28 February, 40 on 1 March, 46 on 2 March and 38 on 3 March.
Among today’s cancelled services are four flights each operated by Qatar Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air and Flydubai; two by Kuwait Airways; four by Jazeera Airways; 12 by Air Arabia; and four by US-Bangla Airlines, officials of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh confirmed.
Flight operations have resumed on routes not involving Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai.
Meanwhile, Shah Amanat International Airport has also been affected, with 35 international flights cancelled, including a service scheduled for 7:00am today.
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