Dragonair will increase the number of flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from four times a week to five from July 7, to cope with the increasing market demand.

'Dhaka has always been an important market for both passenger and cargo services, and we are seeing month-by-month growth in the market. By adding one more flight every week, both business and leisure travellers will benefit from the increased frequency,' said CEO Kenny Tang.

'The extra frequency will also help meet the huge demand for cargo services in the Dhaka market, which has been increasing, and we anticipate the strong growth to continue.'

Dragonair's new schedule to Dhaka is subject to government approval.

Dragonair, an affiliate member of oneworld, is a Hong Kong-based airline operating a fleet of 31 passenger aircraft and eight freighters serving 34 regional destinations, including 21 cities in Mainland China. Dragonair is part of the Cathay Pacific Group, providing seamless connectivity for passengers to more than 100 cities around the globe.