The aircraft, registered as HK4709, carried 13 passengers and two crew members, including Diogenes Quintero, a local representative for victims of the internal armed conflict. The arrests followed Chinese pressure on authorities in Myanmar’s border regions to crack down on scam operations. Regional authorities face increasing international pressure, including from China and the US, to curb the proliferation of these criminal operations. Flights will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays, with a trial license valid until March 30 before long-term permission is granted. The resumption comes amid improving ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.