Himalaya Airlines, a private air operator of Nepal, is going to operate flights on Chattogram-Kathmandu-Chattogram route from April 7.

The government has decided to expand the airport in Saidpur for Nepali flights to improve connectivity, trade and tourism with the South Asian Himalayan nation.

Bangladesh has agreed to Nepal using Saidpur Airport in Nilphamari district, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.