Biman managing director removed

The managing director of Biman Bangladesh Airlines AM Masaddique Ahmed has been relieved of his duties, reports UNB.

Civil aviation and tourism secretary Mohibul Haque confirmed it to UNB on Wednesday.

He said Biman director (operation) captain Farhad Hasan Zamil will perform as acting managing director until a new MD is appointed.

The decision was taken at a meeting of Biman managing committee on Tuesday night following allegations of irregularities and corruption in Biman, he said.

A new managing director will be appointed within 15 June, he added.