Dhaka, Sept. 25 -- The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism is yet to know a specific date for the opening of the much-anticipated third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, despite progress in construction and preparation.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Secretariat on Thursday to mark World Tourism Day, Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Nasreen Jahan and Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin addressed questions from journalists regarding the terminal's operational timeline.

In response, Nasreen said that although significant work had been completed, some critical components-particularly in operation and maintenance, which she described as "the lifeblood of aviation"-were still ongoing.

"We need time to co...