Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Boeing has announced the airline's order for four 777-300ER and four 787-8 Dreamliner airplanes at a signing ceremony in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Biman Bangladesh Airlines became Bangladesh's largest public limited company in  2007. The order for new Boeing airplanes represents a major step forward in the airline's reorganization and growth plans.

The airline has also purchased rights for four 777s and four 787s. "Our competitive assessment of both the 777-300ER and the 787-8 Dreamliner was  extensive and has led to our making the very best decision based on our own defined operational parameters." said Dr. M. A. Momen, Biman's managing director.

Biman currently connects Bangladesh with 18 countries around the world, and has agreements in place that will allow it to serve a total of 42 countries as it implements its growth plan.

"It's always rewarding for us to work directly with an airline on a  plan for success," said Marty Bentrott, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice  president of Sales for the Middle East and Africa. "The 777-300ER and 787-8 provide seamless operational compatibility that will offer Biman greater flexibility and more opportunity to institute route planning and fleet operations that have a positive impact to its bottom line."