The fight continued until cabin crew members and other passengers intervened and managed to separate the two men
The two men were involved in a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight while the aircraft was in flight, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune. Biman Bangladesh Airlines General Manager (Public Relations) Mahbubuddin Ahmed told Dhaka Tribune that he was not yet aware of the incident when contacted. The commotion reportedly caused panic among passengers, including children and elderly people. The men can be seen hitting each other, while at one point one passenger’s T-shirt is torn during the scuffle. The incident has raised concerns over passenger safety and maintaining order during flights, although details about what triggered the argument or whether any action was taken against the passengers were not immediately available.
A video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows the two passengers arguing before the confrontation turns physical.