Five Biman Bangladesh Airlines officials jailed over $126.6M corruption involving faulty aircraft lease.

Five Biman Bangladesh Airlines officials, including one current employee, were jailed by a Dhaka court for a corruption case involving a loss of about $126.6 million. The officials leased two faulty Boeing aircraft from Egypt Air in 2014, leading to significant repair and rental costs. The Anti-Corruption Commission filed the case in February 2023, accusing 23 individuals of misuse of power and financial fraud.

November 24, 2024
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