Singapore Airlines keen to double Dhaka

Dhaka: Singapore Airlines is interested in doubling its flight frequency on the Dhaka–Singapore route, Singapore’s envoy said during a meeting with Bangladeshi officials in Dhaka.

The matter was highlighted by Singapore’s Chargé d’Affaires Mitchel Lee during a courtesy call on Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment State Minister Nurul Haque at his office on Wednesday, April 8.

According to a press release, the envoy expressed interest in increasing the current weekly flights between Dhaka and Singapore to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity between the two countries.

During the meeting, both sides discussed a range of issues related to bilateral cooperation, particularly in manpower export and aviation connectivity. The Singaporean envoy also underscored the importance of ensuring skilled and law-abiding workers to meet the country’s labor market requirements.

Bangladesh requested the expansion of Singapore Overseas Testing Centres (OTCs) from six to at least ten to facilitate the recruitment of skilled workers. It also urged Singapore to consider hiring Bangladeshi professionals in emerging sectors such as food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality.

Officials noted that around 135,000 Bangladeshi workers are currently employed in Singapore, contributing significantly to both economies.

The proposed increase in flights is expected to boost travel, trade, and labor mobility, further strengthening ties between Bangladesh and Singapore.