Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB) inaugurated three digital techs to provide smart assistance to foreign and domestic passengers at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka.
State Minister to Civil Aviation and Tourism Mahbub Ali launched the techs at an inaugural ceremony held at HSIA.
CAAB Chairman Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Mafidur Rahman chaired the programme while Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Mokammel Hossain spoke on occasion.
The three technologies, launched by the state minister, are HSIA Digital Airport Service App for passengers, AvSec ID System for increasing airport security, and the Height Clearance Management System for facilitating building construction around the airport.
Mahbub Ali said that the government's efforts to make air travel in the country smarter are underway.
There is a comprehensive development underway in the tourism and aviation sectors of this country.
He said that the government's focus on this area is rapidly changing the landscape. “I believe that this industry will play a crucial role in building an advanced Bangladesh,” he said.
Mr Ali inaugurated HSIA Digital Airport Service App to provide easy and modern services to airport passengers.
The app has been developed by Prime Tech Solutions Ltd, Spinoff Studio, and Innovazione Technologies JV with the support of the ICT Division’s Mobile Game and Skill Development Project.
Asadujjaman Asad, the founder of Spinoff Studio, said that this mobile app is capable of providing all types of information and directions to assist and serve a passenger.
It will provide specific instructions for all the steps to be taken at the airport for expatriate Bangladeshi workers.
Understanding each step, one can complete all the tasks without any assistance. In other words, this app will make every passenger a smart traveller, he said.
He also said using this app, a passenger can receive visible instructions on which direction to take and where to go inside the airport.
Voice assistance can be used to obtain specific information and directions in both Bengali and English.
In addition, information on the status of each flight, names, and contacts of airlines, prohibited items for transportation, etc. can be obtained, he said.
Another tech was inaugurated titled ‘AvSec ID System to enhance the security of the airport.
It will function universally to improve access control and security measures at the airport.
The state minister also launched the Height Clearance Management System for safety and security in air travel and clearance at all airports in the country.
One can apply for building construction through this app, which will be quickly verified and a clearance certificate will be issued, said CAAB Chairman Muhammad Mafidur Rahman.
He said the technology will be extended to other airports soon.