The country’s youngest private airline, Air Astra, has become the title sponsor of Dhaka Travel Mart (DTM) 2026. The 21st edition of the three-day international travel fair will take place from April 9–11, 2026, at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, a press release said.
The Bangladesh Monitor, organizer of the event, and Air Astra signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the title sponsorship at the airline’s office in the capital on March 11.
Kazi Wahidul Alam, Editor of The Bangladesh Monitor, and Imran Asif, Chief Executive Officer of Air Astra, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Senior officials and representatives from both sides were also present at the signing ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Kazi Wahidul Alam said, “We are proud to partner with such an emerging and promising airline in the country. This year we have been facing several challenges due to the ongoing global crisis. However, despite the hurdles, we have received an overwhelming response from the travel and tourism industry.”
Air Astra CEO Imran Asif said, “As the country’s youngest private carrier, we are privileged to be part of this prestigious travel trade exhibition that has been successfully held for more than two decades.”
He added, “We are planning to start our international operations this year. Becoming the title sponsor of Dhaka Travel Mart will help further strengthen our presence among national and international aviation and tourism stakeholders.”
Air Astra now operates 14 daily flights to 4 domestic destinations- Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Syedpur and Sylhet.
