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Govt to export 11,000 tonnes of hilsa to KSA, UAE for Bangladeshi expatriates

The government has decided to export 11,000 metric tonnes of hilsa to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Bangladeshi expatriates. Following the request from Bangladeshi expatriates, who contribute significantly to the countrys economy through remittances and have shown...

Saudi, IMF discuss recovery of conflict-affected economies

At the inaugural annual AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, Saudi Arabias Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) co-hosted a high-level roundtable to address the recovery of conflict-affected economies in the Middle East, with a special focus on Syria. The session...

Rohingyas travel to Saudi with Bangladeshi passport

Over the past few decades, at least five million Rohingyas have entered Saudi Arabia with Bangladeshi passports, living there as illegal migrants from the country. They not only stay there illegally, but also conduct various misdeeds, creating negative perception of Bangladeshis among Saudi...

Biman reduces ticket prices for Saudi and Malaysia-bound workers

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has reduced the ticket prices for workers traveling to Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, reports UNB. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism introduced the initiative, according to a press release issued on Thursday. Under the new pricing, the national flag carrier has...

Import-export strategy between Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia stressed

Saudi Arabian Trade Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi on Tuesday underlined the need for formulating an import-export strategy for Bangladesh and the oil-rich nation to advance the economic ties between the two countries. He made the suggestion when Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Md....

Saudi Arabia rejects Netanyahu's remarks on displacing Palestinians

Saudi Arabia affirmed its categorical rejection of remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about displacing Palestinians from their land, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday (February 9). Israeli officials have suggested the establishment of a Palestinian state on...

Syria’s interim president Sharaa embarks on 1st official visit to Saudi Arabia

Syrias interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa is heading to Saudi Arabia for his first international visit since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, according to his office. A photo shared on X by the presidency shows Sharaa and his foreign minister aboard a private jet, captioned: President Sharaa and...

Saudi Arabia deports 10,000 expats, arrests over 21,000

Saudi authorities have deported 10,000 expats over the past week as part of a nationwide crackdown on residency, labor, and border violations. According to the Ministry of Interior, in joint field operations conducted across the kingdom, authorities apprehended more than 21,000 violators,...

Turkey eyes $6B defense deal with Saudi Arabia, expanding military cooperation

Turkey is reportedly aiming to secure a $6 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia, which would encompass warships, tanks, and missile systems, according to a Monday report. The agreement, which may also see Saudi Arabia participating in Turkeys fighter jet development program, could be finalized...

Saudi Ambassador honored with prestigious ‘Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence’

Bangladesh on Tuesday honored Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan with prestigious award Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence for his profound and enduring contributions toward elevating Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia bilateral relationship to...

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal terminates Neymar's contract by mutual consent

Saudi football club Al-Hilal announced on Monday that its contract with Brazilian striker Neymar has been terminated by mutual agreement, reports UNB. The details of the termination were not revealed. Neymar, once regarded as one of the best players globally, played just seven matches for the...

Saudi to invest $600bn in US

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Thursday that the kingdom aims to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, reports UNB. His remarks followed former President Donald Trumps earlier mention of Saudi Arabia as his potential first foreign visit since...

Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Hajj service contracts

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced that February 14 will be the deadline for Hajj affairs offices in various countries to finalize their contracts for services related to this years Hajj season. It said that these contracts must be completed through the Nusuk Masar...

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...

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...

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 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...