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Came for short term but want to leave footprint

Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said they have come to power for one to one and half years to make reforms and they want to leave a footprint. He on Sunday made the remarks while addressing an event at the foreign ministry as chief guest. The event was organized on the occasion of release...

Saudi Arabia launches attack on Yemen, leaving 1 injured

At least one person has been injured in an attack launched by Saudi Arabia on Yemen, according to reports from Irans Mehr News Agency on Thursday. The assault targeted a border region of Yemen on Thursday evening, local sources confirmed. Initial reports indicate that a Yemeni citizen was...

Iran summons Saudi Arabia’s envoy over execution of 6 Iranians

Iran has summoned Saudi Arabias ambassador in Tehran to strongly protest the execution of six jailed Iranian nationals in the Arab kingdom over alleged drug trafficking, Press TV reported. While announcing the news on Wednesday, the Director General of the Consular Affairs Office at the Iranian...

Bangladesh inks new deal with Saudi Arabia for fertilizer imports

The Bangladesh government has signed a new two-year deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to import 400,000 tonnes of fertiliser in a bid to boost food production to meet the growing need of consumers and ensure food security. Rapid urbanisation and a growing population have led to a shrinking...

Afghanistan welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to reopen embassy in Kabul

Afghanistans Foreign Ministry on Monday welcomed the reopening of Saudi Arabias Embassy in Kabul for the first time sincethe Taliban returned to power in 2021. On Sunday, the Saudi Embassy in Kabul said on X that it was resuming the missions activities based on the governments keenness to...

Saudi Arabia hires record 83,000 Bangladeshis in a month

Middle East country Saudi Arabia is currently issuing between 4,000 and 6,000 work visas daily for Bangladeshis, and this rate is expected to continue in the coming days. Last month, the Kingdom employed 83,000 workers from Bangladesh, making it the highest monthly recruitment figure for any...

Saudi’s 2034 FIFA plans raise environmental concerns

Experts warn that Saudi Arabias plans to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup could significantly harm the environment due to large-scale construction and emissions. The Gulf nation, recently confirmed as the host, aims to build or renovate 15 stadiums, develop a futuristic city, and expand airports to...

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's Golan Heights seizure as violation of international law

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israels decision to seize Syrian-held areas in a United Nations-patrolled buffer zone within the Golan Heights, labeling it a blatant violation of international law. The criticism comes amid heightened regional tensions following the recent ousting of Syrian...

Shraddha Kapoor at Saudi: '90% of acting is hard work, not glamour'

Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor, after the success of her horror-comedy Stree 2, which set box office records in India, appears ready to only take on certain roles, reports Hollywood reporter. Kapoor stated the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during an informal conversation...

Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh aiming for 3 Million visitors by 2030

Saudia, Saudi Arabias national airline, is deepening its presence in Bangladesh as part of the Kingdoms Vision 2030 initiative. With over 50 years of service in the country, Saudia is enhancing its operations to better serve the growing travel demands and connect Bangladesh with Saudi Arabia and...

Saudi Arabia records over 300 executions on 2024

Saudi Arabia has carried out over 300 executions in 2024, the highest number ever recorded, according to an AFP tally. Three people were executed for drug smuggling and murder on Tuesday, bringing the total to 303 executions on 2024. The count, based on state media reports, shows a sharp...

Nahid urges Saudi Arabia to invest in IT sector

Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam has urged Saudi Arabia to invest in Bangladeshs IT sector with a particular focus on high-tech parks, reports BSS. The present government is eager to strengthen its existing relationship with Saudi Arabia, ensuring that...

UN to convene summit on Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution

Saudi Arabia and France will host a summit in June 2025, aiming to renew efforts toward an Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution. The United Nations hopes to reinvigorate international dialogue on achieving peace in the region, reads a DW report. On Tuesday, the United Nations General Assembly...

UN warns global drought carries $300 bn annual drop

Lack of rain costs the world more than $300 billion annually, the United Nations warned Tuesday in a report published on the second day of international talks on desertification in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fuelled by human destruction of the environment, drought is projected to affect 75 percent of...

Macron, Saudi Crown Prince call for a Gaza ceasefire ‘without further delay’

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron met in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and agreed to make every effort to contribute to de-escalation in the Middle East, according to a statement from the French presidency, reports Al Jazeera. The leaders said their...

Saudi Arabia turns to tech to transform desert

Saudi Arabia is channeling investments into green innovation to transform its desert landscapes. However, allegations of greenwashing underscore the difficulty of converting these ambitious initiatives into effective climate solutions. This week, Riyadh is hosting the United Nations COP16...

Saudi prince discusses ‘new crises’ during UAE visit

Saudi Arabias de facto ruler discussed new crises in the Middle East with the UAEs president during his first visit to the country in three years, Emirati media said. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE leader Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Sunday in Al Ain, a former oasis on the...

Saudi Arabia extends invitation to Khaleda Zia for Umrah pilgrimage

Saudi Arabias Ambassador to Dhaka, Isa Yousuf Isa Al Duhailan, has extended an invitation to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to undertake the Umrah pilgrimage. BNP Standing Committee member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain informed reporters that the Saudi Ambassador extended the invitation to Khaleda...

Saudi Ambassador meets Khaleda Zia

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Issa bin Youssef Al-Duhailan met BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Monday night. The Saudi envoy came to the BNP chairpersons Gulshan office around 8 pm to meet her, reports UNB. Khaledas personal physician and BNP Standing Committee member Professor Dr AZM...

Govt committed to enhancing hajj management: religious adviser

The government is firmly committed to safeguarding the best interests of Hajj pilgrims, stated A.F.M. Khalid Hossain, Adviser to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. On Sunday, during a meeting with Saudi Arabian Ambassador Essa Yousef Essa Al Duhailan at his office, the adviser emphasized the...

Top 10 most expensive IPL cricketers in Saudi Arabia’s mega auction

The highly anticipated IPL mega auction is finally taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, capturing the attention of cricket fans worldwide. As excitement builds, lets take a moment to reflect on the ten most expensive cricketers in IPL auction history, whose record-breaking deals have reshaped the...

Saudi Arabia enters cricket scene with major investment in IPL auction

Saudi Arabia is hosting this years Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction, marking a significant collaboration between the high-profile cricket tournament, which continues to expand its global presence, and the kingdom, which is using sports as a tool to enhance its international image....

Saudi prince uses fund to expand power, commit abuses: HRW

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Wednesday that Saudi Arabias de facto ruler is using the kingdoms oil wealth fund to finance vanity projects associated with numerous human rights violations. A 93-page report from the New York-based group describes how Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has...

Bangladesh to showcase diverse culture in Riyadh today

The Bangladesh Culture segment of the prestigious Riyadh Season is set to kick off on Wednesday afternoon (4pm KSA time), showcasing the rich and diverse cultural heritage and lifestyle of Bangladesh. This high-profile event will highlight various aspects of expatriates lives in the Kingdom of...

Israeli aggression in Gaza, Lebanon pushing region to wider war: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabias Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday said that Israels aggression in Gaza and Lebanon is pushing the region to a wider war, Al Arabia. He told this at the opening session of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and...

Mehazabien's film to premiere in Saudi Arabia

Prominent star Mehazabien Chowdhurys debut film Saba is currently being featured at various international film festivals following its completion. It has already been exhibited in several countries and has earned positive reviews. The film Saba made its world debut in the Discovery program at...

Saudi crown prince claims Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has strongly condemned Israels actions in Gaza, calling them genocide. This is one of the harshest public statements made by a Saudi official since the war began, reports BBC. The prince also criticised Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iranwhile speaking at a...

Saudi Arabia gears up to host Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza, Lebanon

A Saudi Arabia-hosted Arab Islamic Summit is set to open in Riyadh in the coming hours, with leaders expected to hold discussions on Israels war on Gaza as well as its attacks on Lebanon, reports Al Jazeera. The Saudi state-run Al-Ekhbariya news channel broadcast footage of Nigerian President...