Good news for Oldham’s Bangladeshi community that Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ direct flight between Manchester Airport and Sylhet is coming back from 1st July.
This route matters. For many families across Oldham, it’s a vital link and helps keep people connected to loved ones, and it’s good news for Manchester Airport to have more direct flights rather than passengers relying on connecting flights usually via London.
Its suspension in March caused real concern and the Save Manchester to Sylhet Route campaign, led by Coldhurst Cllr Abdul Jabbar, brought people together and made the case loud and clear.
Good work everyone, it’s nice to get a positive result!
Jim McMahon OBE MP 