
Minister Kaikobad Calls for Hassle-Free 2027 Hajj Operations in Bangladesh
Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad emphasizes the need for hassle-free Hajj operations in 2027.
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Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad emphasizes the need for hassle-free Hajj operations in 2027.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Cairo to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi amid rising tensions over Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Saudi Arabia has warned it will react 'firmly' to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, following a series of assaults that wounded 13 civilians.
Oil prices jumped significantly as Middle East tensions closed a key Saudi pipeline, while tech firms face pressure over rapid AI development.

Yemen's Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on a Saudi military base, as Iran denied involvement in Yemen's revived civil war.

Oil prices have jumped significantly as heightened tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies.

The United Nations reports that over 2,000 people have fled to Djibouti due to escalating conflict in Yemen.

Yemen's government forces, backed by Riyadh, have launched attacks on Houthi fighters in the crucial Red Sea city of Mocha.

Yemen's Houthis have taken over the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia, deepening the impact of the Middle East conflict on global commerce.

The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony in New York, marked by President Donald Trump's absence and searing criticism from victims' relatives.

Saudi Arabia faces a critical challenge as Houthi attacks threaten its oil industry and economic stability.

Yemen's Houthis have taken control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, a Yemeni military source confirmed.

The government has approved the import of 110,000 tonnes of fertilizers from Belarus, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia to support the agricultural sector.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis reported more than 30 Saudi airstrikes on several regions, escalating the ongoing conflict.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for strikes on several key targets in Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Oman's navy rescued 16 crew members from a Saudi-flagged oil tanker attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fierce fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has claimed over 140 lives as clashes rage over control of a vital Red Sea gateway.

The United States has approved a $5 billion sale of bombs and equipment to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing regional conflicts.
Bangladesh has renewed its call for de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict, highlighting the safety and wellbeing of approximately eight million Bangladeshis living and working across the region.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir stated that Bangladesh sees no risk in joining the Mecca Defence Pact and it would not restrict Bangladesh’s engagement with other partners.

The bodies of nine Bangladeshis who perished in a fire at a sofa-manufacturing factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have been repatriated to Bangladesh.

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with a focus on economic, investment, and business cooperation.

Bangladesh views the Mecca Defence Pact involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey positively and is open to participating in such security initiatives among Islamic nations.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that Saudi Arabia will be unable to contain the Houthi rebels in Yemen as attacks intensify.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has extended an invitation to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for a visit to Saudi Arabia.

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase the number of direct flights by about 71%, from 49 to 84 weekly flights, under a new aviation arrangement.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed deep sorrow over the 16 Bangladeshi nationals who died in a factory fire in Riyadh.

A devastating fire at a sofa factory in Riyadh claimed the lives of ten individuals from Atrai upazila of Naogaon.

Bangladesh mourns the tragic deaths of seven migrant workers who perished in a fire at a sofa factory in Saudi Arabia.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim a successful drone attack on a Saudi refinery in response to Saudi incursions into Yemen.
