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Bangladesh's Aviation Security Progress: CAAB Achieves Outstanding Score in UK Assessment

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has made significant strides in aviation security, as evident from the outstanding score achieved during the Department for Transport (DfT) assessment in August 2025. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka scored 93% overall, while Osmani International Airport (OIA) in Sylhet achieved 94% overall, both with 100% in the additional measures assessment for cargo security. This remarkable progress is a testament to CAAB's efforts to align with international best practices and address past concerns over inadequate cargo screening.

Key Takeaways:

  • CAAB achieved an outstanding score of 93% and 94% in overall assessments at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) and Osmani International Airport (OIA) respectively, with both airports scoring 100% in the additional measures assessment for cargo security.
  • The outstanding scores demonstrate that Bangladesh has successfully overcome past challenges, including inadequate cargo screening that led to restrictions on direct shipments to the UK and EU in 2016.
  • CAAB upgraded infrastructure, equipment, and training, introducing advanced security systems such as Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) and Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD) for cargo operations.
  • The recognition from the UK will bolster confidence among foreign airlines, regulators, and investors while reducing the risk of future trade barriers.
  • Assistant Director (Public Relations) Muhammad Kawsar Mahmud issued the press release announcing the CAAB's outstanding score.

Statistics:

  • 93%: Overall assessment score achieved by Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA)
  • 94%: Overall assessment score achieved by Osmani International Airport (OIA)
  • 100%: Score achieved by both HSIA and OIA in the additional measures assessment for cargo security
  • 2016: Year when concerns over inadequate cargo screening led to restrictions on direct shipments to the UK and EU
  • August 2025: Month when the DfT assessment was carried out

Sources:

  • "CAAB achieves outstanding score in airports assessment." (no date)
  • Department for Transport (DfT)
  • "Bangladesh aviation authority gets UK security nod." Al Jazeera (no date)
  • "UK gives thumbs-up to Bangladesh's airport security." The Daily Star (no date)

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