DHAKA: A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight bound for Singapore made an emergency landing Friday (June 27) after a technical fault was detected shortly after takeoff from Dhaka.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, operating as flight BG 584, departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8:38am.
Shortly after takeoff, around 21 minutes into the flight and after reaching an altitude of over 2,500 feet, the captain reported an engine-related issue and decided to return to Dhaka.
According to the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport authorities, the aircraft landed safely at 8:59am and was parked at Bay 14.
All 154 passengers and seven crew members on board were safe and unharmed.
Following the landing, the relevant authorities inspected the runway but found no foreign objects or bird remains, the airport authorities said.
A technical review is underway, and appropriate decisions regarding the next flight operation will be made accordingly. - The Daily Star/ANN
