AI Cameras and Live Monitors Installed at Dhaka Airport to Prevent Luggage Mismanagement

PothikTV News Desk: 18 October 2026, 7:18 am

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras and live monitors to track luggage delivery and curb irregularities, corruption, and handling complaints involving ground staff.

The newly installed AI-powered camera system is designed to identify various issues, including torn or broken luggage, workers throwing bags during unloading from aircraft, and the root causes behind delays in delivering baggage to conveyor belts.

Additional Secretary S M Lablur Rahman, Member (Administration) of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), confirmed the deployment of the technology, noting that the equipment has been placed in sensitive arrival areas of the airport terminal building.

According to the official, a total of 32 AI cameras and 18 monitors have been set up in the baggage claim conveyor belt zones, which has already led to increased caution and improved work quality among ground handling staff.

CAAB emphasized that the step aims to elevate overall passenger service standards, strengthen luggage security, and ensure complete transparency and accountability across ground handling operations.

As part of the initiative, passengers can now visually track the movement of their luggage, while relevant ground crew members are required to wear body cameras during their shifts.

Airport sources stated that passengers can directly observe the step-by-step luggage handling process via the live monitors, which broadcast real-time footage of baggage being unloaded from planes, transported to designated areas, sorted, and delivered to the conveyor belts.