You are here

Bangladesh

Special Bangladesh to step up Kingdom-bound flights, expand airport access for Saudi carriers

Bangladesh to step up Kingdom-bound flights, expand airport access for Saudi carriers

  • Cap for passenger flights between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia rises from 49 to 84 a week
  • Nearly 4m Bangladeshi diaspora in Kingdom drive demand for flights, industry leader says
By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Hasina ally Shakib says he is ready to return home and face trial

Hasina ally Shakib says he is ready to return home and face trial

By Reuters ·
Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina to return from exile in December

Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina to return from exile in December

By AP ·
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (Reuters file photo)

Bangladesh warns media against airing Hasina’s planned address from India

By Reuters ·
A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. (REUTERS)

Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Gulf ordeal

By AFP ·
Governor reviews operational plan to enhance pilgrims’ services in Madinah

Governor reviews operational plan to enhance pilgrims’ services in Madinah

By Arab News ·
Special Saudi deputy FM meets Bangladeshi leadership ahead of PM’s first Riyadh trip

Saudi deputy FM meets Bangladeshi leadership ahead of PM’s first Riyadh trip

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Special Alimul Islam, second right, and fellow students take part in a graduation ceremony at their boarding school in Bangladesh.

New programs, scholarships drive more Bangladeshis to Saudi universities

By Shaheb Sumon ·
Special Bangladesh says it joined Saudi-led maritime coalition to support regional stability

Bangladesh says it joined Saudi-led maritime coalition to support regional stability

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Special Bangladeshi businesses boost Saudi trade promotion with $1 billion exports target by 2027

Bangladeshi businesses boost Saudi trade promotion with $1 billion exports target by 2027

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Update Bangladesh’s President Shahabuddin resigns, citing health concerns

Bangladesh’s President Shahabuddin resigns, citing health concerns

By Reuters ·
Special Bangladesh to issue new passports with ‘except Israel’ clause from October

Bangladesh to issue new passports with ‘except Israel’ clause from October

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Red Sea Gateway Terminal International inaugurates $170m port investment in Bangladesh

Red Sea Gateway Terminal International inaugurates $170m port investment in Bangladesh

By Arab News ·

Opinion

Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama

Mocha: When the sea turns from a bridge of connection into an arena of conflict

Author
Khaled Abou Zahr

Amnesty law a distortion of what Lebanon could have been

Author
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh

Why AI is more than mere technological hype

Author
Arnab Neil Sengupta

This dark period will pass

Author
Pedro Ivo Ferraz da Silva

Who should build the low-carbon economy?

Author
More in Opinion

Latest updates

Finland, Sweden envoys share memories at farewell event

Finland, Sweden envoys share memories at farewell event

Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition

Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition

OMODA 4 is coming to Saudi Arabia, bringing new smart mobility vision for young drivers

OMODA 4 is coming to Saudi Arabia, bringing new smart mobility vision for young drivers

Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire

Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire

Lebanon PM says X account hacked after post condemning Israeli actions deleted

Lebanon PM says X account hacked after post condemning Israeli actions deleted

Editor’s Choice

Middle East

Analysis: Saudi Arabia’s new maritime coalition put to the test

Analysis: Saudi Arabia’s new maritime coalition put to the test
Middle East

Does Syria’s death sentence for Bashar Assad bring justice any closer?

Does Syria’s death sentence for Bashar Assad bring justice any closer?
Middle East

Can Al-Burhan’s Sudanese national dialogue turn military gains into a political settlement?

Can Al-Burhan’s Sudanese national dialogue turn military gains into a political settlement?

Search form

Print Edition
Read pdf version Subscribe now
© 2026 SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY, All Rights Reserved And subject to Terms of Use Agreement.