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statement warning journalists not to write anything against the carrier without verifying.

“Recently some media have been spreading confusing statements about Biman, which has come under the attention of the authorities,” it read.

While the statement did not mention the name of this newspaper, it addressed allegations made by The Daily Star in a report that said under-training pilots were being paid inflated salaries.

“No pilot undergoing training is being provided with any salary and unless they complete their training, there is no scope for getting paid. Reports stating such are not valid,” it said.

The Daily Star has obtained three pay slips and two pay vouchers of first officers Sadia Ahmed, Syed Muhit Rezwan, and Mohammed Atiqur Rahman, all of whom are under training, as well as Captain Nasim Ebne Ahmed, whose training has been halted.

According to the pay slips, Nasim earned from Biman Tk 8.20 lakh, before tax, in July 2022, while Atiqur earned over Tk 6.40 lakh, before tax.

That month Sadia Ahmed earned over Tk 12.63 lakh.

Two pay vouchers from May and June 2022 show that Razwan was paid over Tk 2.20 lakh and Sadia Ahmed was paid over Tk 5.63 lakh.

Furthermore, The Daily Star has obtained a copy of the office order directing a department that these pilots be paid.