Shafiqul of US-Bangla lifts Airline Executive of the Year trophy

Dhaka : Md Shafiqul Islam, Head of Marketing and Sales of US-Bangla Airlines emerged victorious in the Airline Executive of the Year category at the gala ceremony of Bangladesh Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2024 held at an elite hotel in the capital on October 5. 

With over 30 years of experience in the airline trade, Md Shafiqul Islam is currently spearheading the expansion of the country's largest airline US-Bangla. He played pivotal role in launching all the 11 int'l and domestic destinations of US-Bangla and in leading the airline's massive fleet expansion to 24 aircraft.

He was also behind launching its frequent flyer programme and holiday packages. Earlier, he held leadership positions at many other airlines including United Airways, Uzbekistan Airways, Mahan Air, Air Macau, Dragon Airlines, Panam Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways.