Abandoned Lalmonirhat Airport to transform economy

Abandoned Lalmonirhat Airport to transform economy

The Lalmonirhat Airport has been abandoned for five decades. It would bring economic revolution in the Rangpur region if reopened. According to experts, it could open new channels for communication and significantly boost the importance of land ports like Burimari in Lalmonirhat and Sonahat in Kurigram. This airport was once of great importance. It was built during the British era, covering...

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