A mechanical glitch has delayed the departure of Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-377, carrying Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his entourage, from Narita International Airport in Japan to Dhaka.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Public Relations Department confirmed the issue on Thursday (October 29). Shahnoor Ahmed, general manager of the department, said the airline’s flight crew and engineering team were working to resolve the technical problem. Further updates would be provided in due course.

According to a source familiar with the matter, a technical team led by engineers Sadekul Islam Bhuiyan and Mannan was working to fix the fault.

A passenger on the flight said the aircraft was pushed back from the terminal after boarding. While taxiing toward the runway, a spoiler-related warning appeared in the cockpit, prompting the pilot to immediately abort the takeoff. The aircraft was subsequently returned to its designated parking area in coordination with the control tower.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman travelled to Japan on October 26 for a four-day official visit. During the visit, he held a bilateral summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

He also met the chairpersons, chief executive officers (CEOs) and senior officials of several Japanese private companies and financial institutions. Discussions focused on strengthening economic and trade cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan and expanding Japanese investment in Bangladesh.

During the visit, the prime minister also exchanged views with members of the Bangladeshi community living in Japan.