Saudi Arabia

FILE PHOTO: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 29, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/File photo
Middle East

Saudi crown prince keen to develop Iran ties following Pezeshkian's election, state news agency says

In March 2023, Iran and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark China-brokered deal to re-establish relations after years of regional rivalry.

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Migration

3 Bangladeshis die in factory fire in Saudi Arabia

The foreign minister urged expatriates to comply with local laws, remain vigilant, and counter anti-national propaganda. Photo: UNB
Migration

Joint task force to protect future Saudi expat workers from fraud: Foreign minister

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud shakes hand with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud after a meeting in Riyadh on 1 July. Photo: Courtesy
Foreign Policy

Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia explore increased investment in EZs and offshore banking at high-level meeting

Saudi jails holding highest 5,746 of 11,450 Bangladeshi prisoners worldwide: Foreign minister
Bangladesh

Saudi jails holding highest 5,746 of 11,450 Bangladeshi prisoners worldwide: Foreign minister

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud (left) and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (right). Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Dhaka-Riyadh Political Consultations: Trade, investment, Crown Prince’s visit likely to feature prominently

Former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud. File Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Bangladesh to discuss offshore banking opportunities with Saudi Arabia: FM Hasan

Israeli minister said government would promote West Bank settlements and punitive measures against the Palestinian Authority in response to Palestinian moves against Israel internationally. Photo: File/AFP
Middle East

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli approval of settlement expansion in West Bank

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Bangladesh

No Saudi clearance without embassy attestation: BMET

A Muslim pilgrim pours water on his head to cool down from the heat, as he takes part in the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
Middle East

At least 1,301 people died during Hajj: Saudi Arabia

Muslims, keeping a safe social distance, pray as they perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque after Saudi authorities ease the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) restrictions, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, November 1, 2020. Photo : Reuters
Middle East

Saudi Ministry to issue Umrah e-visas within 24 hours

A man affected by the scorching heat sits on the ground at the site of the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual in Mina © FADEL SENNA / AFP/File
World+Biz

'Bodies on the ground': Pilgrims recount hajj heat horrors

Mist dispensers refreshen Muslim pilgrims at the base of Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage on June 15, 2024. Photo: FADEL SENNA / AFP
Middle East

Loved ones search for missing as hajj death toll passes 900