Biman Bangladesh Airlines enhanced its handling capacity at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's third terminal by adding 32 new pieces of ground support equipment (GSE) on Wednesday.

The programme titled “New Ground Support Equipment Commissioning 2025,” was organised at Biman Bangladesh Airlines' GSE department, according to a press release.

The new equipment, worth Tk 54 crore, includes advanced tools for improving ground handling at the newly built Terminal 3 of the airport, according to a press release.

Among the equipment are 2 aircraft container pallet loaders from OSHKOSH, USA; 12 aircraft container pallet transporters and 9 belt loaders from TLD, France; 2 aircraft air conditioning units (115 tonnes) and 5 smaller air conditioning units (65 tonnes) from TLD, USA; and 2 air start units from Guinault, France.

This addition enhances Biman's ground handling capabilities at the airport, further boosting its service efficiency.

Biman has also recently expanded its fleet with four forklifts, five modern passenger coaches, eighteen tow tractors, six belt loaders, two pushback tow tractors, and eight ground power units worth Tk 35 crore.

According to the release, six more aircraft passenger steps, four push carts, and four state-of-the-art ambulifts will be added to the fleet.

In addition, 14 aircraft container pallet loaders, 4 potable water carts, 6 flush carts, and 250 baggage trolleys, among others, are under procurement process to continue improving operations, said the press release.

Biman is also recruiting 193 new employees, including assistant managers, GSE operators, and mechanics.

These efforts are part of Biman's commitment to improving its ground handling standards and providing better service at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Abdul Muyid Chowdhury, chairman of Biman's Board of Directors; Air Vice Marshal Md. Manjur Kabir Bhuiyan, chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh; and Dr. Md. Shafiqur Rahman, managing director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, were present.