China’s major airlines will launch direct flights linking Beijing and Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, in July, providing greater convenience for travelers and contributing to the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
For Air China, the national flag carrier, it is set to launch a direct flight route on July 10 from Beijing to Dhaka, with four round-trip flights every week.
In addition, starting from July 15, China Southern Airlines will launch a new direct route from Beijing to Dhaka, China Southern Airlines has said.
According to China Southern Airlines, the service will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Saturdays.
Bangladesh, located in the northeastern part of the South Asian subcontinent, is the first South Asian country to join the BRI, which aims to improve world connectivity through international cooperation.
In recent years, economic, trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between China and Bangladesh have been increasing. Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
According to official data, there are currently over 300,000 passengers traveling annually between China and Bangladesh.