Published On : Sun, Feb 24th, 2019

Dubai-bound plane hijack attempt foiled

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane en route to Dubai from Dhaka via Chittagong has made an emergency landing at the Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong following what reports are calling a hijacking attempt.

Media reports have pointed to one crew member being shot and passengers evacuated from the site.

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The suspected hijackers are still aboard the plane and details are awaited. Police and the Rapid Action Battalion have arrived at the airport.

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