Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- In a country where congested roads and punishing traffic often define everyday travel, a new mode of movement is quietly soaring in popularity, literally.

Helicopter services, once a symbol of luxury and reserved for high-profile government or military use, are now becoming a practical and sought-after choice among Bangladesh's business elite, upper-middle class and experience-driven tourists.

From the skies above Dhaka's chaotic streets to the serene landscapes of Cox's Bazar and the Sundarbans, private helicopter charters are carving out a new path in domestic transport.

The rise is more than symbolic as it reflects a shift in the aspirations and expectations of modern travellers in Bangladesh.

"Due to severe traff...