Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines today suspended itsDhaka-Kathmandu-Dhaka flights after the Nepal government extended thetemporary ban on all flight operations to and from the country until 6:15 pm(local time) today.

The national flag carrier was compelled to halt operations in compliance withthe Nepalese government's directive issued in light of the prevailingsituation there, said a Biman press release here this afternoon.

Passengers of yesterday's (September 9) and today's suspended flights will benotified of fresh arrangements once further instructions are received, theairline said.

Nepal-bound passengers have been advised to contact Biman's call center at13636 or +8809610913636 between 8:00 am and 8:30 pm daily for the ...