Homage Paid to Captain Nawshad at Airport, Burial in Banani

Biman Bangladesh Airlines pilot Captain Nawshad Ataul Qayyum was paid homage at the airport by his colleagues. Many of them were seen wiping away tears at this time.

The flight carrying the body of Captain Nawshad arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 9:10 am on Thursday (September 2).

According to Biman sources, the Doha-bound Boeing 737-800 Mayurpankhi flight stopped at Nagpur, India on its way back home. From there the flight arrived in the country with the body of Captain Nawshad.

Before the flight landed, Nawshad's colleagues were waiting in line at the airport. After the plane landed, colleagues carried his coffin on their shoulders. Later it was placed on a stage.

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Mahbub Ali, Biman MD and CEO Abu Saleh Mostafa Kamal paid tributes there. Tributes were also paid by Bangladesh Pilot Association, US-Bangla Airlines and others.

Then the pilots came in front of Nawshad's body. They took off their hats and saluted him. At this time the pilots became emotional. Many of them can be seen wiping their eyes. Nawshad's daughter and sister were present there.

After paying his respects, State Minister Mahbub Ali told reporters, "We are deeply saddened by the early death of pilot Nawshad. His death is an irreparable loss for our aircraft family. His death in the line of duty carries a different dimension."

After the formalities at the airport, Nawshad's coffin was taken to his Uttara home in a freezing van.