A cabin crew member of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was injured when one of its aircraft was struck by severe turbulence mid-air.
The incident occurred on Friday (19 September) while the flight was travelling from Chattogram to Dhaka.
The Injured Crew Member
- Name: Shabana Azmi Mithila
- Injury: Fracture above the left elbow
- Current Condition: Admitted to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (Pangu Hospital), Dhaka, following safe landing.
Flight Details
- The aircraft had originally flown from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to Chattogram.
- After completing the Abu Dhabi–Chattogram leg, it departed for Dhaka.
- During this segment, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence.
Circumstances of the Accident
According to airline sources:
- At the time of the turbulence, Mithila was checking whether passengers had fastened their seatbelts.
- A sudden and intense jolt caused her to fall.
- The impact resulted in a fracture in the bone above her left elbow.
Incident Summary
| Aspect | Detail |
| Date of Incident | Friday, 19 September |
| Route During Incident | Chattogram → Dhaka |
| Aircraft Origin | Abu Dhabi → Chattogram (before continuing to Dhaka) |
| Injured Person | Cabin Crew – Shabana Azmi Mithila |
| Nature of Injury | Fracture above left elbow |
| Cause of Injury | Severe mid-air turbulence while ensuring passengers’ seatbelt safety |
| Hospitalised At | National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Dhaka |
The incident has raised concerns regarding in-flight safety protocols during turbulence, highlighting the risks faced by cabin crew while ensuring passenger security.
