Saudi Arabia - October 16, 2026

Saudi Envoy Calls on State Minister Shama Obaed, Ties and Repatriation Discussed

Dr. Abdullah bin Zafer Abiyah, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday.

Iran Offers to Mediate as Saudi-Houthi Fighting Escalates

Iran has expressed deep concern over escalating fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthi rebels, offering to help facilitate dialogue.

61 Flights From Dhaka to Saudi Arabia Suspended, Leaving 8,381 Passengers Stranded

The suspension of flight operations at Saudi Arabian airports has left at least 8,381 passengers stranded across 61 canceled flights. The affected services include 22 direct flights and 39 transit

Riyadh Airport Shutdown Disrupts Five Bangladesh-Saudi Flight Operations

Five flight operations connecting Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have been canceled following the temporary shutdown of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport in the wake of a Houthi attack on October

Houthi Attacks on Two Saudi Airports Leave Three Foreigners Dead, Including Two Women

Yemen’s Houthi armed group launched separate attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of three civilians and injuring 36 others. All three victims are foreign nationals,

Pakistan Sends Four Cargo Planes Loaded with Weapons to Yemeni Government

In an effort to halt a major advance by the Houthi armed group, Pakistan reportedly delivered four cargo planes loaded with weapons to the Saudi-backed and internationally recognized Yemeni government

Preparations Underway for PM’s Three-Nation Tour Over the Next Two Months

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is gearing up for a series of high-profile foreign visits spanning October and November, with upcoming tours slated for Japan to boost investment and labor export,

Saudi Arabia Seeks Israel’s Help Amid Middle East Tensions

Amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have continued a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. In response, Saudi Arabia has reached out to Israel for assistance,

Uranium Mine Discovered in Saudi Arabia's Madinah Region

Saudi Arabia has claimed the discovery of approximately 110 million tons of ore rich in uranium and rare minerals in the Madinah region of the country

Iran and Saudi Top Diplomats Discuss Regional Insecurity amid Escalating Conflict in Yemen

The principal foreign policy chiefs of Iran and Saudi Arabia engaged in a telephonic conversation on Thursday evening to confer on the expanding insecurity across the region, Tehran disclosed, while

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