Efforts to relocate the historic Gouripur Jame Masjid, also known as Bankra Mosque, from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata have gained traction after a political shift in West Bengal. The mosque, which is 136 years old, is situated just 150 meters inside the airport's boundary and poses significant safety risks to flight operations, violating global aviation protocols that prohibit permanent structures within 240 meters of an active runway. This has forced authorities to adjust the secondary runway's touchdown point, limiting the airport's ability to accommodate wide-body international aircraft.

For over three decades, attempts to relocate the mosque were obstructed by previous state governments due to local religious sensitivities. However, with the recent change to a BJP-led administration, the state has aligned with the central government's infrastructure modernization goals. Current Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has highlighted the operational risks posed by the mosque's location. While discussions for a new site and construction plans are set to resume soon, the relocation process has been postponed until after the Eid-uz-Zuha festival to maintain community harmony. The mosque committee has expressed a desire to cooperate with authorities while seeking formal consultations with major Muslim organizations.