The national flag carrier of Bangladesh, based at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, operating belly capacity on Boeing 777, 787 and 737 widebody and narrowbody passenger aircraft, and an Airbus A330 freighter on scheduled South Asia-Europe cargo flights. For Chinese shippers the value lies in steady belly capacity from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other points to Dhaka, the direct Dhaka-Zaragoza cargo corridor, and the ability to connect through Dhaka to South Asia, the Middle East and Europe on through and transit shipments.
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines (IATA BG, ICAO BBC, callsign BANGLADESH) is the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, founded on 4 January 1972, with headquarters at the Balaka building in Kurmitola, Dhaka, its main base at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, and important operating bases at Shah Amanat International in Chittagong and Osmani International in Sylhet. The airline was corporatised in 2007 and is the largest public limited company in Bangladesh, majority owned by the government.
The airline runs both passenger and cargo operations. Passenger service uses Boeing 777-300ER, 787-8 and 787-9 widebodies on intercontinental and medium-haul routes and Boeing 737-800s with Bombardier Dash 8-400s on regional and domestic routes. On the cargo side, widebody belly capacity has long been the main source, and in 2025 the airline put an Airbus A330 freighter into scheduled service from Bangladesh to Zaragoza in Spain, giving a structure of belly capacity as the base with freighter top-up. The airline is also the designated ground handling and cargo handler at Bangladeshi airports and provides cargo handling for 48 international airlines arriving in Bangladesh.
For Chinese shippers the commercial value sits on three lines. First, direct belly capacity from Guangzhou and other Chinese points to Dhaka, with a stable schedule and capacity that can be confirmed with the carrier, suits garment trims, electronic parts, machinery components and cross-border e-commerce cargo from the Pearl and Yangtze deltas. Second, the direct Dhaka-Zaragoza cargo corridor gives Bangladeshi garment exports an air route to Europe that does not depend on road transhipment, and gives Chinese cargo transiting Bangladesh a new connection to southern Europe. Third, Dhaka's connecting ability as a South Asian hub lets cargo from China combine with Biman flights to the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia on one through waybill to more destinations.
| Airline | Biman Bangladesh Airlines |
| Company type | National flag carrier (passenger and cargo) |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Global headquarters | Balaka, Kurmitola, Dhaka |
| Hub airport | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (DAC) Shah Amanat International Airport, Chittagong (CGP) Osmani International Airport, Sylhet (ZYL) |
| Founded | 4 January 1972 |
| IATA two-letter code | BG |
| ICAO three-letter code | BBC |
| Air waybill prefix | 997 (IATA waybill prefix) |
| Official lookup website | www.biman-airlines.com |
| Fleet size | 21 aircraft (Boeing 777/787/737 and Dash 8-400) |
| Cargo aircraft | Widebody passenger belly capacity; Airbus A330 freighter on Dhaka-Zaragoza |
| China services | Office in Guangzhou and belly capacity on scheduled passenger flightsIn service |
Boeing 777-300ER and 787 aircraft provide belly capacity on the Guangzhou-Dhaka trunk route, with a fixed schedule and capacity that can be confirmed in advance, which suits routine general cargo and exports with stable transit requirements.
Since 2025 an Airbus A330 freighter has operated scheduled cargo service from Bangladesh to Zaragoza in Spain, giving bulk exports such as garments direct full-pallet capacity to Europe.
Biman handles about two thousand non-scheduled cargo charters a year, including charters from China carrying cross-border e-commerce goods and industrial raw materials; each charter is confirmed per flight.
Through Dhaka, cargo from China can connect to several points in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and interline agreements with third parties extend the reach toward Central Asia.
On the capacity structure: Biman has no freighters of its own, so general cargo moves in passenger belly holds, while freighter and charter capacity is allocated per flight. A single shipment on the same flight can use main deck space plus belly space together, and the acceptable weight, volume and pallet type are assessed by the carrier at booking against aircraft type and weight and balance.
The fleet totals 21 aircraft, all Boeing types plus the Bombardier Dash 8-400, so the type mix is uniform and maintenance is centralised. The 777-300ER is the largest aircraft, a twin-aisle widebody with a large hold that flies Dhaka to London, Manchester, Toronto, Jeddah and other long-haul points and is the main platform for widebody belly cargo; the 787-8 and 787-9 are the medium and long-haul core with composite airframes and better fuel efficiency, widely used toward China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East; the 737-800 covers short and medium regional routes and is the frequent type at Asian points such as Guangzhou; the Dash 8-400 turboprop handles domestic and short regional transport. The fleet is built around the Boeing platform, so maintenance, spare parts and crew training share one standard, which underpins schedule reliability.
| Aircraft type | Number | Main use | Notes on cargo operations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 777-300ER | 4 aircraft | Long-haul intercontinental routes | The largest hold in the fleet, the main widebody cargo platform |
| Boeing 787-8 | 4 aircraft | Medium and long-haul routes | Large hold, frequently used on Asian routes |
| Boeing 787-9 | 2 aircraft | Medium and long-haul routes | Shares belly loading standards with the 787-8 |
| Boeing 737-800 | 6 aircraft | Short and medium-haul regional routes | Frequent type at Guangzhou and other Asian points, with limited belly payload |
| Dash 8-400 | 5 aircraft | Domestic and short-haul transport | Mainly handles the domestic connection |
| Total on register | 21 aircraft | — | Fleet numbers as last published by the carrier |
Fleet information is compiled from public sources; types and numbers may change with acquisition and retirement plans, and the aircraft actually operating is subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
| Boeing 777-300ER | Twin-aisle widebody with the largest hold volume and payload in the fleet, suited to bulk general cargo and palletised freight |
| Boeing 787-8 / 787-9 | Composite airframe; belly loading standards interchange with the 777, which helps when splitting one shipment |
| Boeing 737-800 | Narrowbody with a limited hold, suited to high-value small shipments and urgent parts |
| Loading method | Mixed bulk and container or pallet loading in the belly |
| Temperature-sensitive cargo | Temperature-range loading can be requested, with advance notification and carrier approval |
The figures are published belly payload references by aircraft type, used to estimate how much can be tendered per departure. Actual acceptable weight varies with fuel, passenger and baggage loads, and the carrier states the available cargo payload for that flight at booking.
Guangzhou Baiyun International is Biman's scheduled passenger point in China, and its belly capacity takes export cargo directly. Hong Kong, Shanghai, Wuhan and other points have carried cargo on non-scheduled charters, and each charter flight is confirmed per shipment.
The Guangzhou-Dhaka passenger service has run three times a week since July 2025; schedules and times are in the table. Times are local, schedules change with the season, and carrier confirmation on the day of booking governs.
An Airbus A330 freighter operates scheduled service from Bangladesh to Zaragoza; non-scheduled charters from China are arranged per flight, with capacity and times subject to carrier confirmation on the day.
| Leg | Schedule | Departure time | Arrival time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka to Guangzhou | Monday, Thursday, Friday | 21:45 (Dhaka local time) | 03:30 next day (Guangzhou local time) | Boeing widebody, with belly capacity available for export cargo |
| Guangzhou to Dhaka | Tuesday, Friday, Saturday | 04:30 (Guangzhou local time) | 06:25 (Dhaka local time) | Return belly capacity can also be used for export tender |
| Sylhet → Zaragoza | 3 flights per week | As published by the carrier | As published by the carrier | Airbus A330 freighter, for bulk cargo toward Europe |
| Charters from other Chinese gateways | Non-scheduled | — | — | Hong Kong, Shanghai, Wuhan and other points, confirmed per flightConfirmed per shipment |
Times and schedules are compiled from public sources. Flight times may change with the season, traffic rights and fleet planning, and carrier confirmation on the day of booking governs; connection times must be recalculated against the actual times on the day.
Biman's cargo coverage follows its passenger network and freighter routes. Cargo from Guangzhou reaches Dhaka directly and can connect there to the airline's own flights toward the destinations listed below; the connection depends on the day's timings, traffic rights and remaining capacity, all of which must be confirmed at booking.
Operational note:Cargo from China to Bangladesh can use the direct flight from Guangzhou; cargo to the Middle East and Europe can connect in Dhaka, with a single through waybill designed by us around the day's connections and the transit time confirmed with the carrier at booking. For cargo to the United States we can arrange scheduled capacity with a major transpacific carrier separately.
| Guangzhou office | Room 504A, 5F, Guangdong International Building, 339 Huanshi East Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510098 |
| Telephone | +86 400 073 8997 (24 hours) |
| Office email | canuu@biman.gov.bd |
| Airport office | E201A, Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport |
| Head office (Dhaka) | Balaka, Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh |
| Official website | www.biman-airlines.com |
| Information note | Office addresses and contact details may change; the carrier's latest publication governs before tender. |
Biman has an office in China and sells cargo openly, so shippers can contact the carrier directly or book through a freight forwarder. For shippers unfamiliar with South Asian routes, letting an agent handle booking, export declaration and connections is more efficient, mainly because:
Guangzhou and Dhaka are linked by a direct flight on a fixed schedule, about four hours, so cargo needs no third-country transhipment and goes through fewer loading cycles with lower risk of damage.
As the national flag carrier, Biman's routes are less exposed to shifts in traffic rights and policy, and schedules stay relatively stable through the year, which suits trade shippers who need long-term capacity.
The 777-300ER and 787 holds are large enough for routine small and medium loose cargo and for palletised bulk, which suits garment trims, accessories and e-commerce goods.
Dhaka connects to Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu and other South Asian points, so Chinese cargo can cover several South Asian markets with one transit and avoid the cost of separate sector bookings.
An Airbus A330 freighter runs scheduled service from Bangladesh to Zaragoza in Spain, giving a direct route toward southern Europe that can be built into a combined plan with cargo originating in China.
The airline holds EU ACC3 and RA-3 certification, so security and compliance for shipments to the EU and the UK are complete, which reduces returns and storage caused by qualification problems.
Where the strengths stop: Biman is strongest on direct China-Bangladesh traffic and on connections through Dhaka to South Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For cargo to the United States we can offer scheduled capacity with a major transpacific carrier, and the two options are quoted separately against transit and cost.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines runs a Cargo Village at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, where cargo is packed, marked and screened before loading. The airline is also the designated ground handler at airports across Bangladesh, handling inbound cargo for 48 international airlines. Its export warehouse handles about 210,000 tonnes a year, and the import warehouse covers about 158,000 square feet with 72 hours of free storage. The cargo terminal works 365 days a year. Once Terminal 3 at Dhaka Airport opens, terminal capacity is expected to be close to three times the present level.
Biman has held EU ACC3 and RA-3 certification since 2018, which allows it to operate cargo flights into the EU. In March 2025 the RA3 status of Osmani International Airport in Sylhet was approved by the EU and UK authorities and is valid until 2028, giving cargo flown through that airport a compliant channel into Europe. The approvals apply to cargo tendered under EU and UK security standards, and commodity types and packaging must meet the corresponding rules.
Biman has signed an interline agreement with My Freighter, a freighter operator based in Tashkent, linking Central Asia through the Dhaka–Dubai–Tashkent corridor. The airline is also pursuing special prorate agreements and capacity partnerships with carriers including Turkish Airlines and Hainan Airlines, and is in talks on capacity and interline arrangements with Etihad, Emirates, British Airways, Gulf Air, KLM and Air France. These arrangements give China-origin cargo more onward options through Dhaka.
Acceptable commodities and restrictions follow the carrier's rules. Temperature-controlled cargo, electronics containing lithium batteries, out-of-gauge pieces and dangerous goods must be declared at booking and approved by the carrier; some commodities need an appraisal report or a packaging certificate in advance. We check the commodity name, packaging and documents before quoting, so that cargo is not refused after the booking has been made.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, founded in 1972, with its head office and main hub in Dhaka and majority government ownership. It operates both international passenger and cargo services. Its IATA two-letter code is BG, its ICAO three-letter code is BBC and its air waybill prefix is 997.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is Biman's scheduled passenger point in China, and belly capacity on those flights can carry export cargo directly. Hong Kong, Shanghai and Wuhan have been served by non-scheduled cargo charters. Charter rotations and available capacity must be confirmed for each shipment.
Since July 2025, Dhaka–Guangzhou has run three times a week, departing Monday, Thursday and Friday at 21:45 and arriving at 03:30 the next day; Guangzhou–Dhaka runs three times a week, departing Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 04:30 and arriving at 06:25. All times are local and schedules change with the season.
Cargo from China can fly direct to Bangladesh and connect at Dhaka to India, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and to the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Europe is reachable via London, Manchester, Zaragoza and interline points, and North America via a connection to Toronto. Actual reach depends on the connection and capacity confirmed for the flight.
General cargo normally moves in passenger belly space and is charged on weight and volume. Bulk shipments or pallet-block bookings can request several pallet positions on the same flight, and when volume reaches a full aircraft a cargo charter can be requested per rotation. Feasibility and pricing for both routes are set by the carrier for each flight.
Biman suits South Asia, the Middle East and Europe; the United States is not a strength of its network. For mainline China–US traffic we can book scheduled capacity with the major China–US carriers, with stable schedules and controlled cost. If cargo has to move to Bangladesh first and continue from there, we can design a segmented routing and calculate total transit time.
Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited is based in Shenzhen, China, and specializes in international air freight from China to the United States and major markets worldwide. We hold scheduled capacity with carriers including Biman Bangladesh Airlines and also book non-scheduled cargo charters, covering quoting, export declaration, air freight, customs clearance and delivery. Routing options and rates are available on request.
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