Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a show cause letter to Captain Sazid Ahmed over allegations of performing duties on another private airline.

The letter, signed by Biman MD and CEO Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman, was released yesterday (October 30).

According to the letter, while serving as permanent captain of the Biman, Captain Sazid illegally performed flight crew duties on a US-Bangla Airlines flight from Dubai to Dhaka without the knowledge of authorities.

“You submitted your resignation letter to the Biman authorities on October 24, 2024, requesting that it take effect from that day, which is contrary to Rule 53 of the Bangladesh Biman Employees (Services) Rules Corporation, 1979,” the letter read.

It said the captain had violated the country’s laws and aviation employment regulations by performing duties on a US-Bangla Airlines flight before his resignation was accepted by Biman authorities.

The letter also mentioned that such unethical conduct constitutes misconduct and is an offense punishable under Rule 55 of the Bangladesh Biman Corporation Employees (Services) Rules, 1979.

“Therefore, you are requested to explain within 96 hours why no departmental action should be taken against you for such conduct. If you fail to provide a satisfactory explanation, departmental action will be taken against you in accordance with the regulations” , we can read in the letter.

In early March, Biman Bangladesh Airlines removed Captain Sazid Ahmed from the post of head of training after detecting his involvement in anomalies in the recruitment of pilots.