Riyadh:Dhaka Five flights between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have been canceled following the closure of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport due to a Houthi attack on October 10.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the airport will remain closed until 3 a.m. Bangladesh time on October 12. A Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) public relations official, Kausar, confirmed the cancellations involving Saudia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Riyadh Air.
The affected flights include Saudia SV804/805 and SV806/807, Biman Bangladesh Airlines BG339 and BG340, and Riyadh Air RX763/764. Saudia flights were scheduled to arrive in Dhaka late on October 10 and early on October 11. Biman's Dhaka-Riyadh flight was set to depart on October 11. Meanwhile, US-Bangla Airlines flight BS381, which departed on October 10, was diverted, arriving at 310 a.m.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has advised passengers not to proceed to the airport until further notice, offering updates on rescheduling through its official communication channels.
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport, which resulted in the deaths of two Bangladeshi nationals and injuries to numerous others. The Bangladesh mission in Riyadh is coordinating with Saudi authorities to assist the affected families and individuals.
The foreign ministry extended condolences to the victims' families and reiterated Bangladesh's solidarity with Saudi Arabia. It called for the cessation of hostilities and emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy to ensure the protection of civilians and infrastructure.