Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Despite repeated claims by Biman Bangladesh Airlines that it has remained profitable over the five consecutive years, the national carrier's total assets have continued to decline.

According to the airline's latest audited financial statements, total assets stood at Tk 168.72 billion at the end of fiscal year 2024-25 (FY'25). This marked a drop of Tk 4.18 billion from Tk 172.90 billion in FY'24, while the figure was Tk 173.76 billion in FY'23, indicating a downward trend over the past three years.

The asset breakdown for FY'25 is as follows -- Tk 94.58 billion in aircraft equipment, Tk 17.71 billion in other non-current assets, Tk 30.79 billion in current assets, and Tk 25.64 billion in cash and bank balances.

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