34  flights to Middle East destinations were cancelled till this noon from Bangladesh as regional conflict continues disrupting air travel, adding to passenger frustration at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka airport).

This was informed by Muhammad Kawsar Mahmud. Designation, Assistant Director (Public Relations) at Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) through a press release today.

Air Arabia accounted for highest cancellations with 10 flights scrapped today. Qatar Airways and Kuwait Airways each cancelled 4 flights, while Jazeera Airways and Emirates also suspended 4 flights each. Fly Dubai cancelled 4 flights, Gulf Air dropped 2 services and US-Bangla scrapped 2 Middle East-bound flights.

Cancellations come as Middle Eastern countries closed airspace from February 28 due to escalating regional tensions. Today's disruptions affected evening flights to Dubai and Doha, leaving passengers who arrived since morning facing severe inconvenience.

Many travellers came to airport despite advance notifications, hoping services might resume. They discovered upon arrival that their flights remained cancelled, causing significant frustration and travel complications.

Special repatriation flight departed today at 5:15 pm for Dubai to bring back stranded Bangladeshi passengers. Flight scheduled to return at 10:00  pm local time, prioritising travellers whose visas have expired or will expire shortly.

Earlier this morning, Biman Bangladesh Airlines landed at 7:00am carrying 378 passengers including 27 crew members from Dubai. US-Bangla had operated special flight on Wednesday afternoon to Dubai for rescue operation.

Over 200 flights have been cancelled over past six days due to Middle East conflict. Dhaka International Airport recorded 210 cancellations while Chattogram International Airport saw 50 flight suspensions on Middle East routes.

Airlines continue monitoring airspace situation. Passengers facing urgent visa expiry receiving priority on special repatriation services. Business travellers, migrant workers and families remain affected by ongoing disruptions.