United News of Bangladesh

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yussef Essa Al Dulaihan on Wednesday said the "dynamic partnership" and long-standing relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia will further flourish and reach to a new height. "My utmost priority is to work for the betterment of the people of Bangladesh, maintain the good relationship and take it to a new height," he said while briefing the journalists at the new premise of the Saudi Embassy in Dhaka. Every year, the ambassador said, 150,000 Bangladeshis travel to Saudi Arabia in order to perform Hajj.  Read:Saudi FM due in Dhaka Mar 16 to discuss big investment proposals "We hope that, insha'Allah, after getting back to the new normal we will be able to accommodate the Bangladeshi pilgrims like past years," Al Dulaihan said. In terms of manpower export, the Saudi envoy said, solid contacts have been developed between Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh, which benefits Bangladesh economy and the lives of the migrant workers' families as well.  The people of Saudi Arabia also deeply acknowledge the contribution of Bangladeshi workers towards the development of the Saudi economy, he said, adding that for both countries, it is a "win-win" situation. 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said eight ‘iconic mosques’ with modern facilities will be constructed in the country’s eight divisions with Saudi Arabia's assistance.

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yussef Essa Al Dulaihan on Sunday said Saudi public and private investors are interested to invest in different sectors in Bangladesh.