DHAKA, Jan 4, 2025 (BSS) - Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag 
carrier, today celebrated its 53rd founding anniversary with various events 
and tributes.

To mark the occasion, a floral wreath was placed at the martyr's memorial at 
Balaka, headquarters of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, in the city's Kurmitola 
area to honor the brave martyrs of the Liberation War, said a press release 
of the airlines here.

The event was attended by Biman's Board of Directors Chairman Abdul Muyeed 
Chowdhury, its Managing Director and CEO Dr. Md. Shafiqul Rahman, directors, 
union and association leaders and officials and employees from all levels of 
the airlines.
 
The celebrations commenced with the hoisting of the National flag and playing 
of the National anthem. A prayer session was also held seeking continued 
progress and prosperity for the state-owned airlines.

As part of the festivities, the Balaka headquarters was decorated with 
colorful lights and a cake-cutting ceremony took place in the building's 
lobby.

Besides, anniversary announcements were made on all Biman flights throughout 
the day, and passengers on flights departing from Dhaka were presented with 
special gifts as a token of appreciation.