Archive · 28 Jul 2026
China Explores Rampal Airport Project in Bangladesh
China is looking into building a new airport in Bangladesh called Khan Jahan Ali Airport.
This comes after China got involved in expanding the Mongla Port.
The Bangladesh government thinks this airport will help the economy and make travel easier.
India is not happy because they had control over the port before, but now China is in charge.
The airport project has been around for a long time but didn't get enough support.
Now, the current government wants to make it happen.
China is exploring the construction of Khan Jahan Ali Airport in Rampal, Bangladesh.
The airport project aims to boost economic activities and regional connectivity.
Bangladesh sees the airport as crucial for the southwest region's development.
India views China's involvement as a strategic setback.
The project has been revived under the current government led by Tarique Rahman.
- Who
- Chinese delegation, Bangladesh government, Muhammad Yunus, Sheikh Hasina, Tarique Rahman
- What
- Exploration of Rampal Airport project and Mongla Port expansion
- When
- Recent, following the Mongla Port agreement
- Where
- Rampal Upazila, Bagerhat, Bangladesh
- Why
- To boost economic activities and regional connectivity
Bangladesh's Perspective
India's Perspective
Strategic Influence
Bangladesh's Perspective
Bangladesh sees the airport as crucial for economic growth and regional connectivity.
India's Perspective
India views China's involvement as a strategic setback, countering its influence in the region.
- Location
- Rampal Upazila, Bagerhat, Bangladesh
- Proposed Airport
- Khan Jahan Ali Airport
- Investor
- China
- Port Project
- Mongla Port Facilities Modernisation and Expansion Project
- Economic Zone
- Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram
- Interim Administration
- Muhammad Yunus
- Previous Government
- Sheikh Hasina
- Current Government
- Tarique Rahman