Dhaka Seeks Saudi Help to Repatriate Bodies of Two Bangladeshis Killed in Saudi Arabia

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has sought Saudi Arabia’s cooperation to bring home the bodies of two Bangladeshis killed in the country as soon as possible.

She made the request during a meeting with Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah bin Zafar Abiyah in Dhaka on Tuesday, according to Mahmudul Hasan, public relations officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Expressing grief and solidarity over the deaths in a recent attack in Saudi Arabia, the state minister emphasised dialogue and diplomacy to ease tensions. She also thanked the Saudi authorities for providing care to injured Bangladeshis.

The Saudi ambassador expressed gratitude for Bangladesh’s solidarity and cooperation.