23 flights were cancelled from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka airport) today due to ongoing airspace closures across seven Middle Eastern countries amid deteriorating regional security situation.

Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan have kept their airspace closed, forcing airlines to suspend services through these routes. Cancellations affected multiple carriers operating from Dhaka.

Kuwait Airways scrapped 2 flights while Air Arabia operating from Sharjah cancelled 2 services. Gulf Air from Bahrain and Emirates Airlines each suspended 2 flights. Qatar Airways cancelled 4 flights, marking the highest single-carrier cancellation today.

Jazeera Airways cancelled 4 Kuwait-bound services while Flydubai suspended 4 UAE flights. Biman Bangladesh Airlines cancelled 1 flight and US-Bangla Airlines scrapped 2 services.

Today’s cancellations bring total suspended flights to 500 since crisis began on February 28, 2026. Daily cancellations have ranged between 23 and 46 flights over past fortnight, with peak disruptions occurring on March 2 when 46 flights were cancelled.

Major Gulf carriers and Bangladeshi airlines continue facing severe operational challenges. Routes to Dubai, Doha, Kuwait City, Bahrain and Sharjah remain most affected by airspace restrictions.

Thousands of passengers including expatriate workers, business travellers and Umrah pilgrims have experienced travel disruptions. Airlines are offering refunds and rescheduling options, though many passengers face extended delays.

Aviation authorities are closely monitoring regional situation for service resumption possibilities. Airlines await airspace reopening announcements from affected countries before confirming future flight schedules. Security situation in Middle East remains primary concern for aviation operations.