A feasibility survey is underway for the construction of an international airport in Trishal, Mymensingh, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said. He also stated that the Bogura airport project will be initiated before this one.
The minister made these remarks on Thursday morning at a consultation meeting organised to discuss the construction of the international airport and the development of a modern tourism city in Trishal. The Upazila Administration arranged the meeting at the Rashedul Islam Conference Hall of Trishal Upazila Parishad. Member of Parliament for Mymensingh-7 (Trishal) constituency, Mahabubur Rahman, presided over the session.
Priority for Bogura Project
The minister said the Bogura project is being given priority as its work has progressed significantly. He also noted that a consultant has been appointed and the survey work has commenced regarding the airport construction in the Mymensingh region.Scope of the Survey
The survey is examining how many aircraft can operate at the proposed airport and from which directions they will land and take off, the minister mentioned. He expressed hope that the Trishal airport, once built, would play a vital role in the region's connectivity.Meanwhile, according to a Samakal report, the government also plans to conduct a detailed feasibility study for constructing an airport in Khulna. The report indicates no direct link between this initiative and the Trishal airport project.
The consultation meeting also discussed plans to develop a modern tourism city alongside the airport in Trishal. Local representatives and administration officials were present on the occasion.
