Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced on Friday that it has established an investigation committee to probe the technical malfunction that delayed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's flight from Japan.
Shahnur Ahmed, the airline’s general manager of public relations, confirmed the move to the Dhaka Tribune, stating that the committee will follow Biman’s standard procedures for such incidents and report its findings promptly.
The probe will be headed by Biman’s Chief of Planning and Scheduling. Its members include the chief engineer (Engineering Production), the deputy chief of Flight Safety and the manager of Legal Affairs, who will serve as member secretary.
The committee’s mandate covers identifying the cause and nature of the glitch, reviewing measures taken to ensure the aircraft’s airworthiness, and assessing the impact on flight schedules, passengers and the airline’s reputation.
Flight BG377, carrying the prime minister and his entourage, left Narita International Airport in Japan five and a half hours behind schedule due to the malfunction. After repairs by Biman’s engineering team and Japanese technicians, the aircraft was pushed back at 7:43 pm Bangladesh time and departed for Dhaka at 7:55 pm.
The findings will be submitted to Biman’s managing director and chief executive officer, with the aim of preventing future disruptions and maintaining public confidence in Bangladesh’s national carrier.
Why it matters
The investigation addresses safety concerns and helps preserve confidence in Bangladesh’s national airline.