Dhaka, June 12 -- European aerospace manufacturer Airbus and UK-based aviation services giant Menzies Aviation have expressed keen interest in forging long-term partnerships with Bangladesh, with proposals aimed at enhancing the country's aviation sector.

The offers were presented during separate meetings on Tuesday between Airbus Executive Vice President Wouter van Wersch and Menzies Aviation Executive Vice President Charles Wyley with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his London hotel.

"We have identified Bangladesh as a strategic priority," van Wersch told the Chief Adviser, noting Airbus's interest in partnering with Biman Bangladesh Airlines to help modernise its fleet and improve profitability.

Van Wersch highlighted Airb...