Dhaka-dubai route : US-Bangla Airlines to run two humanitarian flights from Dubai amid Iran crisis

Dhaka-dubai route : US-Bangla Airlines would run two special flights from Dubai to aid the safe return of Bangladeshi people stuck in the UAE during the Iran war.

Dhaka-dubai route : According to an official press release

According to an official press release, the airline will run special flights on the Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka route to ensure the safe return of the impacted customers.

The first special flight would depart Dhaka for Dubai at 7:20 PM (BST) on Wednesday and return to Dhaka at 12:20 AM , according to the statement.

Another special flight will left Dhaka for Dubai on Thursday, March 5 at 5:15 PM (BST) and return to Dhaka at 10:00 PM , according to the announcement.

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The services will be conducted by a 436-seat Airbus A330-300 aircraft, providing enough capacity for clients in need of immediate travel. Flight numbers: BS-341 (Dhaka-Dubai) and BS-342 (Dubai-Dhaka).

Given the current scenario, the Dubai Airport Authority has granted special authorisation to US-Bangla Airlines, as well as other foreign airlines such as Emirates and Air India, to undertake humanitarian flights.

Priority will be given to Bangladeshi nationals whose visas have expired or are about to expire, ensuring timely repatriation and providing assistance for those suffering uncertainty overseas, according to the statement.

Passengers who need to book tickets or need more information may contact any US-Bangla Airlines Sales Center in Bangladesh or the UAE, or their nearest licensed travel agent, according to the statement.

The hotline is 13605, and the mobile number is +880 1777 777800-806, according to the message.

The Middle East conflict has reached its fourth day, following US and Israeli attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and other key figures in the Persian Gulf country. In return, Tehran has launched counter-strikes on American military sites and other Israeli assets around the region.