Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) on Friday declared a temporary ban on all drone operations in and around airport areas, flight routes and take-off and landing zones to ensure aviation safety, on Friday.

The restriction will remain in force from December 18, 2025 to February 15, 2026, covering airport-adjacent areas, aircraft movement routes, training zones, and designated take-off and landing sites, according to an official notice issued by the CAAB.

The CAAB said unauthorized drone operations pose a serious threat to the safety and security of aircraft and violate the Drone Registration and Operation Policy, 2020. In cases of special necessity, drone operators must first obtain clearance from the con...