Overview
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced Thursday it ordered 14 Boeing aircraft, marking the largest purchase in the carrier’s history.
- The mix includes eight 787-10s, two 787-9s and four 737-8s to refresh aging planes and add long- and regional‑haul capacity.
- The airline plans to deploy the 787-10 on busy Middle East routes, the 787-9 on Europe and North America, and the 737-8 across India and Southeast Asia.
- Officials and reporting link the supplier shift to U.S.–Bangladesh trade pressures, citing a large trade gap and concern over possible new tariffs on Bangladeshi exports.
- The move ends a long Boeing–Airbus contest, and key details such as price and delivery timing were not disclosed.