Dhaka, April 19 -- Direct cargo flights from Sylhet's Osmani International Airport to Europe are set to begin on Apr 27, targeting exports to the European Union and the United Kingdom.

The service, operated by Malta-based Gallistair Infinite Aviation, will launch with a shipment to Spain's Zaragoza.

Final preparations are underway to ensure the successful rollout of the cargo operation.

Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman, chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, visited the airport on Friday to inspect the cargo terminal and machinery, CAAB said in a statement.

He reviewed the facilities and held discussions with officials, providing instructions to ensure the airport's readiness for international cargo handling.

"This ...