CM Rekha Gupta mentioned that the mist systems installed at the airport will provide passengers with an improved air quality experience and strengthen the environmental image of the capital.

Once the survey is complete, the gazette publication will be done, and the acquisition of land will begin. The survey is being conducted using drone technology, which will provide accurate and detailed information about the area.

The 2026 Bangladesh general election marked a major political shift in the country as it was the first poll held after a 2024 uprising that ousted longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has since been hiding in India. Tarique Rahman-led BNP has secured a two-thirds majority in the vote.