Dhaka : Following a hiatus of over two months, flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumed its direct flights on Sylhet-Manchester route on July 14.

Biman's BG-788 flight departed Sylhet's Osmani International Airport for Manchester at 12:50 pm on July 14 with 193 passengers onboard.

The resumption of flights on the route has brought relief among expatriates residing in the United Kingdom.

Biman had earlier announced suspension of flights on the route from May 1 to July 10 to ensure smooth operation of Hajj flights.

The move drew frustration and concern among UK-based expatriates who feared a permanent closure of the route.

Currently, Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the only carrier operating direct flights on Sylhet-Manchester route.

Flights on the route will be operating regularly twice a week.

Flights will depart Sylhet for Manchester on Sundays and Tuesdays, while return flights from Manchester to Sylhet will operate on Mondays and Wednesdays.

It may be mentioned here, Biman launched direct flights on Sylhet-Manchester route on January 6, 2020.