Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Biman and Boeing announced the deal the 2019 Dubai Airshow on Sunday, according to a statement.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had inaugurated the four 787-8 Dreamliner airplanes of Biman in Dhaka, is currently in Dubai to watch the airshow.

The new purchase was recorded in October as an unidentified order on Boeing's website. It complements Biman's fleet of 787-8 jets with the larger and longer-range 787-9 variant.

The national flag carrier of Bangladesh says the addition of the 787-9 will help modernise its fleet and expand its international network, according to the statement.

"One of our key priorities is to have a modern fleet with technologically-advanced airplanes that will enable us to expand our internati...