Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh

What Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh does

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is the statutory national civil aviation regulator and airport operator of Bangladesh, established under the Civil Aviation Authority Act 2017. It administers 11 airports across the country — four international (Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Hazrat Shahjalal's secondary facilities, Osmani International Airport in Sylhet, Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram, plus Cox's Bazar being upgraded) and seven domestic — and provides air navigation services and air traffic management across Bangladeshi airspace. CAAB regulates aviation safety, licenses aviation personnel and aircraft, oversees unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drones), and coordinates with international bodies including ICAO. Its operations are supported by e-governance platforms for licensing, registration, and computer-based examinations for aviation credentials, and by a newly inaugurated modern Air Traffic Management Center at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA).

CAAB's core activities span airport operations (runways, terminals, ground handling oversight), air navigation infrastructure (CNS/ATM systems), regulatory oversight (airworthiness, personnel licensing, safety inspections), and emerging UAS regulation. Recent capital projects include the Cox's Bazar Airport international terminal (Tk 20.15 billion), Cox's Bazar runway extension (Tk 37.1 billion), Osmani International Airport expansion (Tk 23.1 billion), and Shah Amanat Airport strengthening — collectively exceeding Tk 80 billion in committed infrastructure investment.

CAAB's revenue model is built on multiple fee streams: airport and navigation charges collected from airlines (landing, parking, route navigation), embarkation fees on passengers, lease income from airport concessionaires and commercial tenants, fuel throughput charges, and regulatory/licensing fees from aviation personnel, aircraft operators, and UAS registrants. As a government statutory authority, CAAB also receives sovereign budget allocations and development partner financing for capital projects, while its operating revenue is governed by fee schedules set under its statutory mandate.

Name

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh

Legal name

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh

Website

https://caab.portal.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is the statutory national regulator and operator of 11 airports (4 international, 7 domestic), providing air navigation, air traffic management, and aviation licensing services across Bangladesh under the Civil Aviation Authority Act 2017.

Ownership category

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Product category

Civil Aviation Regulation and Airport Operations

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Airport Operations (48811), Air Traffic Control (488111)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

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PRIMARYBPAIAOAL

Transportation Regulators (Aviation, Maritime, Rail, Road)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Regulatory Agencies & Licensing (Cross-sector)

SECONDARYBPAIALAE

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

Keywords

• Civil aviation regulation
• Air traffic management
• Airport operations
• Air navigation services
• Aviation safety oversight

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Airport Charges and Fees: Revenue generated from landing, parking, boarding bridge fees, and aerodrome charges at international and domestic airports
2. Navigation Charges: Fees collected for air navigation services provided to aircraft operating in Bangladesh airspace
3. Embarkation Fees: Passenger service charges collected at departure
4. Lease/Rental Income: Revenue from leasing airport commercial spaces under the CAAB Lease Policy 2019
5. Regulatory and Licensing Fees: Fees from pilot licensing, aircraft engineer examinations, and various aviation certifications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is a statutory government authority that regulates civil aviation, manages and operates all civil airports in Bangladesh, and provides air navigation, aeronautical information, meteorological, and search-and-rescue services under ICAO standards. It issues pilot and aircraft maintenance engineer licenses, conducts aviation safety and security inspections, and collects airport, navigation, embarkation, and licensing fees across 11 airports.

Product overview

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) operates a unified e-governance portal ecosystem centered on caab.portal.gov.bd, which provides citizen e-services including online height clearance applications (caabhc.gov.bd), aviation security pass services (avsec.caab.gov.bd), e-licensing for contractors (enlistmentcaab.info), and computer-based pilot and AME examinations. The authority manages 10 airports including 3 international airports (Hazrat Shahjalal in Dhaka, Shah Amanat in Chattogram, Osmani in Sylhet), with the primary portal serving as the main interface for regulatory information, aeronautical data (via AIP Bangladesh), and administrative services. The product portfolio follows a single-platform-with-multiple-specialized-service architecture, where the main portal connects to dedicated domain-specific applications for licensing, examinations, and security clearance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) Primary international airport in Dhaka operated by CAAB, serving airlines and passengers with international flight operations, passenger processing, cargo handling, and ground services.
• Shah Amanat International Airport (Chattogram) International airport in Chattogram (Chittagong) operated by CAAB, providing international and domestic flight services for airlines and passengers.
• Osmani International Airport (Sylhet) International airport in Sylhet operated by CAAB serving Sylhet division with international flight connectivity.
• Cox's Bazar Airport Domestic airport in Cox's Bazar with significant tourism traffic, operated by CAAB and being expanded with international capability.
• Saidpur Airport Regional airport in Nilphamari serving northern Bangladesh, operated by CAAB.
• Shah Makhdum Airport (Rajshahi) Airport in Rajshahi serving northwestern Bangladesh, operated by CAAB.
• Barishal Airport Regional airport in Barishal division, operated by CAAB.
• Jashore Airport Regional airport in Jashore district, operated by CAAB.
• Cumilla Airport Domestic airport in Cumilla district, operated by CAAB.
• Ishwardi Airport Regional airport in Ishwardi, Pabna district, operated by CAAB.
• CAAB E-Governance Portal Official government e-governance portal providing citizen e-services, regulatory information, airport data, and administrative services for Bangladesh's civil aviation sector, including height clearance, security passes, contractor licensing, and pilot examination services.
• AIP Bangladesh (Aeronautical Information Publication) Aeronautical Information Publication providing official aeronautical data, charts, and procedures for Bangladesh airspace to airlines, pilots, and air navigation stakeholders.
• Civil Aviation Academy Training academy for civil aviation professionals offering courses in aviation safety, operations, and management for pilots, air traffic controllers, and other aviation personnel.
• Computer-Based Pilot Licensing Examination Computer-based examination system for pilot licensing and certification under CAAB, used to issue professional pilot licenses.
• e-Exam AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Certification) Electronic examination platform for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) certification, used to qualify aircraft maintenance engineers in Bangladesh.
• Online Height Clearance Service Online application system for obstacle/height clearance certificates required for structures near airports in Bangladesh, for use by construction companies and developers.
• Online Aviation Security Pass Service Online portal for applying and managing aviation security passes for personnel working at Bangladesh airports.
• e-License for Civil & E/M Works Electronic licensing and enlistment system for civil and electro-mechanical works contractors under CAAB, for contractors seeking to work on CAAB projects.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026MoU signed between CAAB and Fire Service for Search and Rescue operations and Rescue and Fire Fighting services at airports.
• ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAB operates under ICAO standards and recommended practices as Bangladesh's designated civil aviation authority. The organization participates in ICAO training programs including Training Instructors Courses conducted for CAAB personnel.
• Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (Bangladesh Tourism Corporation)minorOthersLinked through the tourism ecosystem - CAAB provides airport infrastructure supporting tourism promotion.
• National Board of Revenue (NBR)minorOthersCoordination on customs and revenue matters related to airport operations and duty-free facilities.
• Bangladesh Prisoners' Welfare Association (BPPA)minorOthersLinked through the aviation security ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Airports Authority of India (AAI): Statutory government body that manages airports and air navigation services across India. Directly comparable as a South Asian national airport operator and ANS provider with a much larger network, serving as the natural regional benchmark for CAAB.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS): National aviation authority regulating safety, air navigation, and airport oversight in Singapore. Comparable in regulatory scope and air traffic management functions, though smaller in network size.
• Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India): India's national civil aviation safety regulator responsible for licensing, airworthiness, and flight operations oversight. Directly comparable in regulatory mandate and ICAO SARPs implementation role.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM): Malaysian statutory civil aviation authority responsible for safety regulation and oversight of civil aviation. Comparable as a Southeast Asian peer with combined regulatory and aviation service responsibilities.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan national civil aviation authority providing safety oversight and air navigation services. Closely comparable to CAAB in scale, regional context, and mandate.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT): Thailand's national civil aviation regulator overseeing safety, security, and air navigation standards. Comparable in regulatory scope and emerging-market aviation growth profile.
• Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP): Philippine national civil aviation regulator and airport operator with similar emerging-market profile, multiple international/domestic airports, and ICAO-aligned oversight. Closely mirrors CAAB's combined regulatory + operator mandate.
• Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA): Pakistan's national civil aviation authority operating airports and providing air navigation services. Directly comparable in combining regulatory oversight with airport operations across multiple facilities.

Others

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): UN specialized agency that sets international civil aviation standards (SARPs). CAAB explicitly operates under ICAO standards and participates in ICAO training programs, making it both the governing body and a key strategic partner.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): U.S. national civil aviation regulator and ANS provider. Larger and more established, but comparable in core regulatory and air traffic management functions; serves as the global benchmark CAAB aligns to via ICAO SARPs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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