Riyadh:Dhaka Five flights between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled following the closure of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after a Houthi attack on October 10. The airport is set to remain closed until 3am Bangladesh time on October 12.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) confirmed the cancellations. The affected flights include Saudia SV804/805 and SV806/807, Biman Bangladesh Airlines BG339 and BG340, and Riyadh Air RX763/764.
Saudia flights SV804/805 were scheduled to arrive in Dhaka at 1105pm on October 10 and depart at 1245am on October 11. Biman's Dhaka-Riyadh flight BG339 was set to depart at 205am on October 11. Saudia flights SV806/807 were to arrive at 945am and depart at 1125am, while Riyadh Air flights RX763/764 were scheduled to arrive at 7am and depart at 830am. All times are local.
US-Bangla Airlines flight BS381, which departed on October 10, was diverted, with its arrival recorded at 310am. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has advised affected passengers not to proceed to the airport until further notice. The airline will provide updates on rescheduling and flight status through its official 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 working with Saudi authorities to assist with the situation and provide necessary support.
In a statement, Bangladesh extended its condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a swift recovery. The country reiterated its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and called for an end to hostilities and protection of civilians.