Biman Bangladesh Airlines has approved the purchase of 14 Boeing aircraft in a major fleet expansion, reports Dhaka's Bonik Barta.

The decision was taken at the airline's Annual General Meeting chaired by Aviation and Tourism Adviser Bashir Uddin, who is also chairman of the board. The order comprises eight Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and four Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft.

Biman general manager Bosra Islam said the purchase is subject to price negotiations and other terms recommended by the airline's techno-finance committee. Officials noted the interim government had pledged to buy Boeing aircraft to help reduce the trade deficit with the United States.

Board members said the move will enhance aviation capacity, strengthen international connectivity and meet future passenger and cargo demand. Once approvals and financial procedures are complete, a final contract will be signed with Boeing, followed by phased delivery.

Airbus had actively sought the deal, with European ambassadors lobbying for its aircraft, but those efforts failed. Boeing 787s are wide-body aircraft for long-haul routes, while the 737-8 is a narrow-body model for regional and domestic flights.