The airport welcomes the glitter of modern facilities as soon as you land in Thailand, Singapore or any other country in Europe. After immigration, luggage can be easily taken to the destination by car or metro. The construction of the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is in full swing to alleviate the long-standing regret of not getting such facilities at any airport in Bangladesh.
With the opening of the new terminal,
the passenger capacity of this Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka will
increase from 8 million to 20 million annually. Under the same project, a new
Cargo Village is being constructed for the management of import-export goods. Then
the cargo capacity of the airport will increase from 2 lac tonnes to 5 lac
tonnes.
The country's top businessmen believe that the completion of this mega project worth Tk 21,399 crore will open the door to new possibilities in trade and commerce. Like them, the country's economy is growing in the face of many challenges. Imports and exports are increasing. Domestic and foreign investment is being made. In such a context, the launch of a new terminal with modern facilities will speed up the diversification of trade and commerce.
Passenger transport through Hazrat
Shahjalal International Airport will triple in the next 10 years. Cargo will
increase. Therefore, if the third terminal is opened, there will be temporary
benefits in the transportation of passengers and goods. Many foreign passengers
and cargo airlines wanted to come to the country.
In 2014, Bangladesh Private Aviation Authority appointed an international consulting firm to prepare a master plan for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to prepare for the future. The company updated the airport's master plan until 2035, as well as the design of other infrastructure, including the construction of a third terminal.
The benefits of modernization of the
airport will definitely bring a positive impact on trade and commerce. However,
it is important to ensure modern facilities as well as improved services. If an
investor from abroad sees a long line at immigration as soon as he gets off the
plane, he will be discouraged. The regulatory body of developed countries does
not operate airports. Because, there is no accountability in it. Foreign
skilled management companies need to be hired through tenders to operate the
new terminal.
There will be a Metrorail station beneath the new under construction third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport. There will also be expressway and BRT connections. As a result, the transportation to and from the airport will be more multidimensional than at present. Apart from that, there are five and three star hotels next to the airport. Shopping mall is also being built with private investment.
A new Cargo Village is being built as part of the airport expansion. The area of this cargo village is 63 thousand square feet. It is several times larger than the current Cargo Village. There will be Import and Export Cargo Village in two separate four-storey buildings. In both cases there will be modern equipment in product management.
If the third terminal of the airport and the Cargo Village are built, the movement of goods by air will increase. Because, there will be modern facilities in Terminal and Cargo Village. The product will not store for long time. It will be possible to unload the product quickly.
Every day vegetables and fruits are exported to different countries of the Middle East and Europe through the airport. The export process would be easier if the new terminal was opened. Cargo handling would not be as manual as it is now when the third terminal opens. The whole process will take less time as it is automated without touching the hand. In addition, there will be air-conditioned warehouses for perishable goods. If that is the case, the product will not be spoiled. At present, the quality of vegetables and fruits deteriorates after falling out for 8-10 hours before boarding.
The construction work is progressing
faster than anticipated. The project will be visible from the outside within
December this year. The third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
designed by renowned world famous architect Rohani Baharin, will match the
world’s most modern airports. Rohani is famous for her works with Singapore
Changi Airport’s Terminal 3, Wuhan Tianhe International Airport’s Terminal 2,
Guangzhou Baiyun New International Airport, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
International Airport, Islamabad International Airport, Can Tho International Airport
and Phu Quoc International Airport.
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