Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The government has decided in principle to separate the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) into two entities - regulatory and operational - to remove conflicts of interest and strengthen aviation safety, security and service standards.

According to a press release - issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (MoCAT) on Thursday, the CAAB has already been informed of the decision through an official letter on January 28.

The ministry said the CAAB has long been performing dual roles, acting as a regulator overseeing aviation safety and security, while simultaneously operating airports and providing air navigation services.

This overlapping responsibility has created conflicts of interest, particula...