You are here

Bangladesh

Lawmakers in Bangladesh elected ruling party veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country’s president on August 20.

Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president

  • While the presidency is largely ceremonial, ‌Alamgir will serve ‌as head of state and commander-in-chief of ​the ‌armed forces
By Reuters ·
Bangladesh seeks Omani partnership to develop AI, biotech sectors

Bangladesh seeks Omani partnership to develop AI, biotech sectors

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
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

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 ·

Opinion

Mohamed Chebaro

UK academic’s death exposes the ills of trial by media

Author
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh

Three priorities for COP17 land degradation talks

Author
Dr. Abdellatif El-Menawy

Jared Kushner: The power of proximity and the Gaza test

Author
Dambisa Moyo

Three ways AI will change the course of humanity

Author
Osama Faqeeha & Bradley Hiller

The global land agenda’s moment of truth

Author
More in Opinion

Latest updates

New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East: military

A new US aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, the US military announced Thursday. (CENTCOM)

Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 10,954.46

Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 10,954.46

Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president

Lawmakers in Bangladesh elected ruling party veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country’s president on August 20.

India to build 200-bed specialty hospital with trauma center in West Bank

India to build 200-bed specialty hospital with trauma center in West Bank

Yemen forces step up attacks as commander vows ‘decisive’ battle against Houthis

Yemen forces step up attacks as commander vows ‘decisive’ battle against Houthis

Editor’s Choice

Middle East

Why the Ali Al-Taher Heights could become the next flashpoint in Israel-Hezbollah confrontation

Why the Ali Al-Taher Heights could become the next flashpoint in Israel-Hezbollah confrontation
Middle East

Was Israel’s strike on a Syrian airbase meant as a warning to Turkiye?

Was Israel’s strike on a Syrian airbase meant as a warning to Turkiye?
World

World Humanitarian Day 2026: Why aid workers face record attacks with little accountability

World Humanitarian Day 2026: Why aid workers face record attacks with little accountability

Search form

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