Plans to add few more Boeing 737-8 and Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft to the fleet soon

US-Bangla enters its 13th year of operations

Herald Correspondent
Published: 17 Jul, 2026
Updated: 26 Jul, 2026
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US-Bangla, one of the leading airlines in Bangladesh, has completed 12 years of successful operations and turned 13 on 17 July 2026.

To mark this 12th anniversary, US-Bangla extends its warmest greetings and congratulations to all well-wishers.

On 17 July 2014, US-Bangla started its journey in Bangladesh Aviation by operating a flight on Dhaka-Jashore route with DASH8-Q400 aircraft.

Currently, US-Bangla's fleet consists of 25 aircraft, including 3 Airbus 330-300 and 9 Boeing 737-800. US-Bangla has a record of operating more than 90% on-time flights since its inception, according to a press release.

Domestic routes operate flights from Dhaka to Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Sylhet, Saidpur and Rajshahi. On 15 May 2016, within two years of the start of the US-Bangla journey,the flight on the Dhaka-Kathmandu route took off. US-Bangla international routes include Kolkata, Chennai, Male, Muscat, Doha, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Guangzhou.

US-Bangla Airlines plans to add few more Boeing 737-8 and Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft to its fleet soon. Besides, US-Bangla Airlines is moving ahead with plans to operate flights to various middle east destinations, including Dammam, Medina, Bahrain, Kuwait, Kathmandu, Colombo, Johur bahru & Penang of Malaysia, Hong Kong by 2027 and European destinations including London and Rome by 2028 and to New York, Toronto and Sydney by 2030.

US-Bangla was recently awarded the Best Domestic Airline in 2025. It has achieved Best Domestic Airline awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024 as well. It also won the Best Domestic Airline award in 2015.

US-Bangla has been able to gain the trust of passengers as a domestic airline by setting a unique precedent in passenger service. US-Bangla currently has about 4,000 officers and employees in the country and abroad. Which is also working to solve the unemployment problem of the country. Besides, it is keeping the wheels of the country's economy moving by paying regular taxes and surcharges. It is also increasing the country's reputation by operating flights on international routes. It is making the country's economy stronger by earning foreign currency.


US-Bangla has a website and mobile app facility to collect tickets. It has more than 40 sales offices in the country and abroad. In addition, thousands of travel agencies and online travel agencies are providing services to collect US-Bangla tickets. There is a 'Skystar' program for frequent flyers.

After independence, US-Bangla is the first domestic airline to operate direct flights to any destination in China, or to Chennai, India, or Male, the capital of the Maldives. In the context of Bangladesh, US-Bangla is providing several special services to passengers, which have set an exemplary example in the aviation industry. One of the notable services is - baggage delivery within just 15 minutes after landing on international flights. US-Bangla is constantly working to establish this idea: "You don't wait for your luggage; your luggage will wait for you."

US-Bangla not only transports passengers, but also transports cargo to various domestic and international destinations. Since its establishment, US-Bangla has been directly involved in the development of various educational, social, cultural institutions, as well as sports in the country.

US-Bangla Airlines Managing Director Mohammed Abdullah Al-Mamun said on the occasion of its 12th anniversary, "In a competitive world, we are ready to take on any kind of competitive challenge. In today's world, there is no alternative to modern aircraft to provide proper service to passengers. US-Bangla is constantly adding new aircraft to its fleet to ensure comfortable service to passengers. "The US-Bangla family is very happy and proud to be involved in the economic progress of the country."

He also said, "US-Bangla Airlines expresses its gratitude to all the government and private organizations, various travel agents, tour operators, civil aviation authorities, and various corporate offices, Journalists working in various print, electronic, and online media, who have supported us for twelve years of success.