Middle East routes resume gradually: CAAB
Flight operations have gradually increased during the period, with daily departures rising from six flights on February 28 to a peak of 39 flights on March 7
ATT Desk Report 
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has operated or scheduled a total of 248 flights between Bangladesh and Middle Eastern destinations from February 28 to March 8, according to a press release.
The release, signed by CAAB Assistant Director (Public Relations) Muhammad Kawsar Mahmud, said flight operations have gradually increased during the period, with daily departures rising from six flights on February 28 to a peak of 39 flights on March 7.
Saudi Arabia received the highest number of flights, with 141 services during the period. This was followed by 53 flights to Muscat in Oman and 54 flights to destinations in the United Arab Emirates.
According to the breakdown, operations began on a limited scale on the first day, with one flight to Muscat and five flights to Saudi Arabia. The number of services rose significantly from March 4 when flights to UAE destinations resumed, adding six flights — four to Dubai and two to Sharjah.
The highest number of flights was recorded on March 7, when 39 flights were operated, including six to Muscat, 18 to Saudi Arabia and 15 to UAE destinations. Of the UAE-bound flights that day, nine went to Dubai, three to Abu Dhabi, and three to Sharjah.
For March 8, authorities planned 36 flights, including six to Muscat, 16 to Saudi Arabia and 14 to UAE destinations. Of these, eight flights were scheduled for Dubai, one for Abu Dhabi and five for Sharjah.
Throughout the period, Saudi Arabian destinations accounted for the majority of flights, receiving between five and 22 services daily. Muscat saw between one and 10 flights per day, while UAE destinations recorded between six and 15 daily services depending on demand.
CAAB said the increase in flights coincides with the Ramadan season, when hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi pilgrims travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. The growing number of services reflects the aviation sector’s efforts to accommodate the seasonal surge while maintaining connectivity with key destinations in the Gulf region.
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