Maldivian Airlines has suspended flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, due to the ongoing civil unrest in the country.
Maldivian Airlines has suspended flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, due to the ongoing civil unrest in the country.
The national airline said in a post on X today that it is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh. The country's airport has been closed for six hours due to political unrest.
Due to the emerging situation in Bangladesh, we are not able to operate and have cancelled our flights to and from Dhaka on 6th August 2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to providing support to our passengers during this time.
— MaldivianAero (@MaldivianAero) August 6, 2024
Maldivian Airlines emphasized that the safety and security of its crew and passengers have always been its top priority.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been forced to leave the country after protests by university students began last month. Amid the turmoil, Hasina resigned, and the Bangladeshi military has decided to form an interim government.
Maldivian Airlines ATR aircraft on the runway: due to the ongoing civil unrest in Bangladesh, the airline has suspended flights to Dhaka.
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