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DHAKA, Feb 10, 2025 (BSS) - The government has imposed a nationwide ban on 
drone operations until February 15 to maintain security and public order, 
warning that violations will be treated as offences under the Civil Aviation 
Act, 2017.

In a notification issued here today, the Civil Aviation Authority of 
Bangladesh (CAAB) said the restriction will not apply to law-enforcement 
agencies and defence forces performing official duties.
 
The ban, however, allows conditional permission for drone operations related 
to research, surveys, agriculture and monitoring activities conducted by 
government or private entities, as well as for broadcast purposes of events 
organised by government agencies.

Such operations will require prior application to the CAAB and clearance from 
all relevant agencies, the notification said.

It also warned that any individual found operating a drone in violation of 
the restriction will be liable to punishment under Section 24 of the Civil 
Aviation Act, 2017.