Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- As Bangladesh prepares to procure new aircraft for its flag carrier, European nations are stepping up pressure on the government. At the heart of the conversation is Airbus, the European aerospace titan, which is now being actively pushed by four key European envoys -- those of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the European Union -- in ongoing discussions with Dhaka

At a high-level dialogue on Tuesday at the French Embassy in Dhaka, the ambassadors underscored the importance of granting Airbus "reasonable consideration" in the aircraft procurement process for Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

They reminded the government of Bangladesh's long-standing trade and political relationships with Europe, ranging from billions o...