Technical Fault Delays Tarique Rahman’s Flight from Japan

DHAKA: A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his entourage from Japan to Bangladesh has been delayed at Narita International Airport due to a technical fault. The national flag carrier confirmed the delay in a press release issued on Thursday, October 29, stating that flight BG377 was unable to depart from Narita as scheduled because of a mechanical problem.

According to the release, Biman’s flight crew and engineering team are working to identify and resolve the technical issue to ensure the aircraft can depart safely.

“Further updates regarding the flight will be communicated in due course,” the airline said. The prime minister was scheduled to return to Dhaka following his official visit to Japan from October 26 to 29. During the visit, he held bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and participated in engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan.

The delay comes as the prime minister concludes his diplomatic visit, which focused on bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Further details about the revised departure schedule had not been provided in the airline’s statement.