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Biman flight's emergency landing in Dhaka for technical glitch
A Singapore-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Dhaka this morning following a technical glitch shortly after takeoff.
All 154 passengers and seven crews were safe, officials of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) said.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, operating as flight BG 584, departed HSIA at 8:38 am, and upon reaching an altitude of around 2,500 feet, the captain reported an engine-related issue and decided to return to Dhaka.
The aircraft landed safely at 8:59 am and was parked at Bay 14 of the airport.
The passengers and crews disembarked safely and are in good health, HSIA authority confirmed.
Following the landing, the airport authorities conducted a thorough inspection of the runway but found no evidence of foreign objects or bird strikes.
Officials said a detailed technical review of the aircraft is underway, and appropriate decisions regarding its next operational schedule will be taken based on the assessment, reports BSS.