Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign mutual defence pact
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a new strategic defence pact on Wednesday, with the two sides saying an attack on one country would be considered 鈥榓n aggression against both鈥�.
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UAE summons Israel envoy over 鈥榗owardly鈥� Qatar attack
The United Arab Emirates said it summoned Israel鈥檚 deputy ambassador on Friday, in a formal rebuke of his country鈥檚 deadly attack against Hamas leaders in Gulf neighbour Qatar.
Saudi launches Damascus rebuild
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday humanitarian projects for Syria including the removal of wartime rubble around Damascus, weeks after inking investment deals worth billions to help rebuild the country鈥檚 infrastructure.
US mulls buffer zone in Ukraine with troops from KSA, Bangladesh
The United States and its allies are weighing a plan to establish a buffer zone inside Ukraine, potentially to be secured by troops from non-NATO countries such as Saudi Arabia or Bangladesh, NBC News has reported...
Living in 'sin'? Ronaldo, Rodriguez highlight Saudi double standard
When Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced their engagement this month, two things stood out: the outsized diamond ring, and their unmarried cohabitation in conservative Saudi Arabia.
Saudia offers up to 50pc off
Saudi Arabia鈥檚 national carrier Saudia has announced an exclusive offer of up to 50 per cent off on its international routes, including round-trip and transit flights...
Maulana Bhashani Bridge opens to traffic
The 1,490-metre-long Maulana Bhashani Bridge, constructed over the River Teesta connecting Gaibandha and Kurigram, has opened to traffic with a hope of unlocking new doors for regional connectivity and development...
Arab nations denounce Netanyahu remarks on 鈥楪reater Israel鈥�
Arab nations have slammed comments by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu apparently expressing support for the idea of an expanded 鈥楪reater Israel鈥�, calling the remarks a threat to their sovereignty at an especially tense time for the region...
Saudi Arabia executes eight people
Saudi Arabia has executed eight people in a single day, state media said, amid a surge in the use of the death penalty in the Gulf monarchy particularly over drug-related convictions...
Saudi invites Yunus to FII9
Saudi Arabia invited chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative to be held in Riyadh on October 27-30...
Saudi Arabia invites Bangladesh interim govt chief to Future Investment Initiative
Saudi Arabia has invited Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) scheduled to be held in Riyadh on October 27-30, 2025.
KSA signs deals worth $6.4b to help rebuild Syria
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Thursday signed major investment and partnership deals with Syria, valued at $6.4 billion, to help rebuild the war-ravaged country鈥檚 infrastructure, telecommunications and other major sectors...
Saudi foreign executions top 100 after 2 more put to death
Saudi Arabia put two Ethiopians to death Thursday, pushing this year鈥檚 number of foreigners executed past 100 鈥� a spike in capital punishment that human rights groups have strongly condemned...
S Arabia, Iran hold talks after Tehran鈥檚 truce with Israel
Iran鈥檚 foreign minister has held talks with Saudi Arabia鈥檚 de facto leader, the Saudi foreign ministry said, two weeks after a ceasefire between regional rivals Iran and Israel began...
BCB launches Mudaraba Cash Waqf account
Bangladesh Commerce Bank has launched a new deposit product titled 鈥楳udaraba Cash Waqf Account,鈥� said a press release...
Arab countries erupt in condemnation after US strikes on Iran
Arab countries on Sunday strongly condemned the US air strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, warning of serious repercussions and calling for a return to diplomacy.
Bangladesh requests Saudi to keep 1,000-pilgrim quota
Bangladesh has formally requested the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to retain the current minimum quota of 1,000 pilgrims per Hajj agency, instead of implementing the planned increase to 2,000 in 2026.
Bomb threat diverts plane of Hajj pilgrims in Indonesia
A plane carrying hundreds of Hajj pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia was diverted in Indonesia on Tuesday after an email bomb threat was sent to authorities, Indonesia鈥檚 aviation body said.
21 nations condemn Israeli strikes on Iran
Twenty-one Arab and Muslim countries issued a joint statement on Monday condemning Israel鈥檚 airstrikes on Iran and calling for regional de-escalation, nuclear disarmament 鈥榳ithout selectivity鈥� and respect for international law, according to Egypt鈥檚 official news agency MENA .
20,500 Hajj pilgrims return from Saudi Arabia
Twenty thousand and five hundred Hajj pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia as of Saturday following the completion of this year鈥檚 Hajj held on June 5.
8,606 Hajj pilgrims return from Saudi Arabia
A total of 8,606 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have returned to Bangladesh from Saudi Arabia till Wednesday following completion of this year鈥檚 Hajj held on June 5.
23 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
At least 23 Bangladeshi pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia as of June 11 while performing Hajj this year...
Biman shuts Makkah, Madinah temporary desks amid Saudi visa ban
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has requested Hajj pilgrims to contact its Jeddah or Madinah city offices for return flight services this year.
Arab, Iranian foreign ministers to meet in Norway
The foreign ministers of Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Oman will meet in Norway this week at an annual peace forum, the Norwegian government announced on Tuesday.
Thousands in Bangladesh celebrate Eid-ul-Azha in line with Saudi Arabia
Although Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims, will be celebrated in the country on June 7, thousands in Barishal, Sherpur, Jhenaidah and Kurigram districts are celebrating Eid in alignment with Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Arab ministers slam Israel鈥檚 ban on West Bank visit
The foreign ministers of five Arab countries who had planned to visit the occupied West Bank this weekend on Saturday condemned Israel鈥檚 decision to block their plans...
OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July...
Saudi authorities prepare to welcome 1m Hajj pilgrims
With artificial intelligence, more shade and misting machines, Saudi authorities are preparing to welcome more than a million Hajj pilgrims amid punishing summer heat that has a deadly history in the holy city of Makkah.
AIB launches 3 Islamic deposit products
Al-Arafah Islami Bank on Tuesday launched three new deposit products, namely Al-Wadiah Current Plus Account, Mudaraba Savings Plus Deposit and Mudaraba Youth Saver Account, said a press release...
Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha June 6
Saudi Arabia has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be Eid-ul-Azha, after the crescent moon was sighted in the kingdom on Tuesday evening, reports Gulf News.