Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has dismissed two employees for handing over aircraft wheels to an official of a private airline without authorisation.

The two -- Arman Hossain, Material Management supervisor, and Samsul Haq, store helper -- were formally notified of their termination on Thursday.

Separate letters from Biman's administration and human resources department informed them of the dismissal.

The letters, identical in tone, said: "By the authority given under section 52 of the Bangladesh Biman Corporation Employees Regulations, your employment is hereby terminated with immediate effect. In accordance with the said section, you are being provided one month's salary in lieu of notice.

"Any lawful dues (if app...