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Plane Carrying Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Diverts to Turkmenistan

Biman Bangladesh AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-1011, carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, had to divert and make an emergency landing in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on November 27th.

The Boeing 777-300 plane heading from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to Budapest, Hungary, was diverted after the crew received a low fuel pressure indication for an engine.

The plane landed safely. There were 99 passengers and 29 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

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Biman Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Hydraulic Leak

Biman Bangladesh AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-47 made an emergency landing at Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates, on March 25th.

The plane was flying from Chittagong, Bangladesh, when the crew noticed a hydraulic leak and declared emergency.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

The Airbus A310-300 was towed to the apron.