Mosharraf Hossain Jewel, Mymensingh

The government has prepared a priority list to operationalise eight airports across the country including the Bogura International Airport—to modernise the aviation sector, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat said on Thursday. 

Considering various factors, the construction of Bogura International Airport stands as the government's top priority, and a Netherlands-based company has already expressed interest in the project, the minister said while speaking as the chief guest at three separate events in Mymensingh district.

He also noted that procedural work has begun for the construction of an airport in Mymensingh's Trishal upazila.

At 10:00am, Millat attended a views-exchange meeting at the Trishal Upazila Parishad conference room regarding the proposed international airport and transforming Trishal into a modern tourist hub.

"Constructing an airport usually takes more than 10 to 12 years. Procedural work has now started for the Trishal airport, though Bogura International Airport remains our first priority considering various aspects," he said.

Later at 11:00am, the minister joined the closing ceremony of the "Inter-Upazila Debate Competition 2026" at the Mymensingh Town Hall.

He said the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has undertaken various initiatives for sustainable rural development, including tree plantation drives, mid-day meals for students, and free education up to the graduation level for female students.

At 1:00pm, Millat handed over cheques for implemented and ongoing development projects across various fiscal years at the Mymensingh Zilla Parishad conference room.

Calling upon party leaders and activists to work unitedly for the greater national interest, the minister dismissed rumours regarding the return of the ousted regime as intentional propaganda.