US-Bangla Airlines has been named Best Domestic Airline of the Year‑2026 by The Bangladesh Monitor, a fortnightly travel magazine, in recognition of its role in expanding domestic air connectivity and maintaining stability in Bangladesh’s civil aviation sector.
The awards were presented on 8 November 2026 at Crown Plaza Dhaka Airport, where chief guest Nasser Rahman, MP, handed the trophy to Shafiqul Islam, head of sales at US‑Bangla.
In addition to the top award, the airline received honors for Best Wage Earner Friendly Airline, Best Short Haul Airline, Best Airport Service (Domestic), Popular Airline Brand in Bangladesh, Outstanding Community Service, Best Regional Airline and Best Improved Airline.
Gold awards were given for Best Airport Service (Domestic), Best Popular Airline Brand in Bangladesh and Best Improved Airline, while silver recognitions covered Best Short Haul, Best Wage Earner Friendly Airline, Best Outstanding Connectivity Service and Best Regional Airline.
AKM Junaid, director of customer service, along with General Manager of Public Relations Md Kamrul Islam and manager Iqbal Ahmed accepted the awards on behalf of the carrier.
Managing Director Mohammed Abdullah Al Mamun said the recognition reflects passenger trust and pledges the airline to continue improving its services.
US‑Bangla Airlines has previously won the same award in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2015, underscoring its sustained performance in the domestic market.
The accolades come as Bangladesh seeks to boost its aviation sector to support tourism and economic growth.
Why it matters
The awards highlight US-Bangla Airlines' contribution to improving domestic air connectivity and supporting Bangladesh's civil aviation growth.