US-Bangla remains committed to safety, passenger-first philosophy
Dhaka: US-Bangla Airlines remains committed to its corporate philosophy of "Safety First, Service Excellence, Operational Efficiency, and Sustainable Growth," with passengers at the center of every decision, investment, and service, Managing Director Mohammed Abdullah Al Mamun said at a press conference marking the carrier's 12th anniversary, held at a hotel in Cox's Bazar on July 19.
Mamun said the airline began operations in 2014 with domestic flights on the Jashore route and has since grown into one of the largest private aviation companies in Bangladesh, crediting passengers, government support, regulatory agencies, business partners, and its more than 4,000 employees.
The airline currently operates nearly 100 scheduled daily flights to six domestic and 14 international destinations across 10 countries with a fleet of 25 aircraft, including three Airbus A330-300s, nine Boeing 737-800s, and a number of ATR 72-600s.
Mamun noted the carrier became the first private airline in Bangladesh to earn IATA and IOSA recognition and the first Bangladeshi airline since independence to launch direct flights to China, Chennai in India, and Malé in the Maldives.
He also highlighted the airline's 15-minute baggage delivery pledge on international flights, along with its standing as the second-highest revenue-generating airline under the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh.
Outlining future plans, Mamun said US-Bangla will add 21 new Boeing aircraft by 2027, comprising 15 Boeing 737-8 and six Boeing 737-800NG jets, calling it one of the largest fleet expansion programs in the country's private aviation sector.
The airline also plans to expand its international network with new routes to Kuwait, Bahrain, Madinah, Dammam, Kathmandu, Colombo, Hong Kong, Johor Bahru, and Penang, aiming to strengthen Bangladesh's connectivity in global trade, tourism, and communication.
Mamun said US-Bangla and other Bangladeshi carriers together hold only about 25 percent of the international route market share, with foreign airlines controlling roughly 75 percent, which he said hinders the country's economic self-reliance.
He thanked passengers, shareholders, business partners, the government, the Civil Aviation Authority, and media representatives for their continued support.
Mamun said US-Bangla remains committed to becoming one of Bangladesh's strongest global aviation brands while maintaining uncompromising safety standards and international-quality service.
