US-Bangla's flights to Male strengthens connectivity with Maldives

Dhaka : The country's largest private airline US-Bangla's direct flights on Dhaka-Male route has led to an increase of air connectivity between Bangladesh and Maldives.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said this during her visit to the Maldives on December 23. 
To meet the long-standing demand of over one lac expatriate Bangladeshis in the Maldives, private carrier US-Bangla Airlines launched flights on Dhaka-Male route on November 19. 
The airline is currently operating thrice daily on the route, on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday, said Kamrul Islam, General Manager (Public Relations) of US-Bangla Airlines. 
The minimum airfare (return) on the route has been set at BDT 45,545. 
This makes US-Bangla the first Bangladeshi carrier to operate flights on Dhaka-Male route. It plays pivotal role in elevating tourism and trade between the two countries.
Besides, US-Bangla also operates international flights from Dhaka to Muscat, Doha, Dubai, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur currently. 
Due to the commencement of US-Bangla's flights to Maldives, Bangladeshi tourists are now more enthusiastic to visit the island nation. Likewise, Maldivians are interested to visit Bangladesh to witness its tourism potentials. 
Also, thousands of Bangladeshi migrants work in Maldives. To serve those hardworking migrant brothers, US-Bangla launched direct flights on the route, added Kamrul Islam.