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.
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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.
Rohingya children receive 667 tonnes of dates from KSA
Saudi Arabia鈥檚 humanitarian arm the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre donated 667 tonnes of dates to support Rohingya children in Bangladesh...
50,317 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims arrive in KSA
A total of 50,317 Hajj pilgrims from Bangladesh have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia through 127 flights where eight pilgrims have passed away sadly.
Arab summit urges end to Gaza 鈥榖loodshed鈥�
Arab leaders meeting Saturday at a summit in Baghdad urged the international community to press for a Gaza ceasefire, as Israel launched an expanded military offensive in the Palestinian territory...
Saudis invest big in US weapons, AI
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday promised billions of dollars in deals with the United States from defence to artificial intelligence as it threw a lavish welcome for president Donald Trump on the first state visit of his second term.
US approves $1.4 billion weapons sale to UAE
United States officials said Monday the State Department has authorised the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and equipment to the United Arab Emirates, ahead of president Donald Trump鈥檚 visit this week...
12 mothers honoured with 鈥楪arabinee Maa鈥� award
Universal Medical College and Hospital honoured 12 mothers with the Garabinee Maa鈥�2025 award at the RAOWA Convention Centre of Mohakhali in Dhaka on Sunday...
37,430 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
A total of 37,430 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia...
Hajj visa can be cancelled with SAR360 deduction
Pilgrims, who got visa for performing the holy Hajj this year, can cancel it as the Saudi Arabia government has introduced visa cancellation system.
UAE supplying Sudan paramilitaries with Chinese weapons: AI
Chinese-made weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates have been identified with Sudan鈥檚 paramilitaries, Amnesty International said Thursday, as drone attacks prompted civilians to flee the army-held aid hub of Port Sudan.
KSA, Jordan urged to recruit more Bangladeshi workers
Expatriates鈥� welfare and overseas employment adviser Asif Nazrul urged the governments of Saudi Arabia and Jordan to recruit more skilled Bangladeshi workers ahead of mega events and infrastructure projects.
ICJ throws out Sudan genocide case against UAE
The top United Nations court on Monday threw out Sudan鈥檚 case against the United Arab Emirates over alleged complicity in genocide during the brutal Sudanese civil war.
Saudi Arabia, Jordan urged to recruit more workers from Bangladesh
Expatriates鈥� welfare and overseas employment adviser Asif Nazrul urged the governments of Saudi Arabia and Jordan to recruit more skilled Bangladeshi workers ahead of mega events and infrastructure projects.
Hajj agencies asked to complete visa process by Monday noon: ministry
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has ordered the Hajj agencies to submit visa applications for all remaining pilgrims by 12:00pm on Monday...
KSA executed 100 in 2025 so far
Saudi Arabia executed two people convicted of terrorism related charges, the interior ministry said Saturday, bringing the total number of executions carried out this year to at least 100, according to an AFP tally...
United States approves $3.5 bn missile sale to Saudi Arabia
The United States on Friday approved a $3.5 billion sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia, ahead of a visit to the kingdom by president Donald Trump...
Ministry urges all to obtain permits before performing Hajj
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged Bangladeshi citizens, both at home and in Saudi Arabia, not to attempt to perform Hajj, the largest religious gathering of the Muslims, without an official permit.
Saudi Arabia to fine unauthorised Hajj pilgrims up to SAR 20,000
The Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia has announced that individuals found performing, or attempting to perform, Hajj without a valid permit between 1 Dhu al-Qi'dah and 14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH will face fines of up to SAR 20,000, according to the Saudi Press Agency.