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Maldives-to-Chengdu flight diverts to Bangladesh; Chinese embassy provides assistances to stranded passengers
Published: Sep 12, 2025 03:59 PM
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According to the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, Maldivian Airlines flight Q2340 from Maldivian capital Male to Chengdu made an emergency landing in Dhaka on Wednesday due to a technical issue. The embassy immediately activated its emergency mechanism, offering consular assistance and coordinating extra capacity with China Southern Airlines, according to China Central Television (CCTV) on Friday. 

Some passengers returned safely on Thursday via Maldivian Airlines; the remaining passengers will fly back to China on Friday, the CCTV reported.

Global Times