Discussion was held between CAAB Chairman and SpaceX Global Engagement Advisor today at the HSIA in the capital.Photo : BSS

DHAKA, March 16, 2025 (BSS) - SpaceX, the parent company of satellite-based internet service provider Starlink today discussed the feasibility of providing services at the airports in Dhaka. 

The discussion was held between Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air-Vice Marshal Md. Manjur Kabir Bhuiyan and SpaceX Global Engagement Advisor Richard H. Griffith at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital. 

During the meeting, they discussed the possibility of introducing Starlink’s services at Bangladesh’s airports and various aspects of improving passenger services through it, said a press release issued by the CAAB. 

The CAAB Chairman thanked the SpaceX representative for visiting Bangladesh and expressed hope for mutual cooperation on this matter in future.

Last month, a conversation over phone took place between Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and SpaceX founder Elon Musk. 

During the discussion, they extensively talked about the necessity of launching Starlink services in Bangladesh and the possibility of implementing it as soon as possible.