Foreign ministers from four Middle Eastern nations have reached out to Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to express condolences over the deaths of two Bangladeshi expatriates and assure the safety of the expat community amid the escalating regional conflict. The calls were made by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Bahrain’s Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi . During the discussions, the Gulf leaders noted that they consider Bangladeshi nationals their own residents, the media statement said. "The ministers described the recent unprovoked attacks in their countries as 'unacceptable' and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the protection of all civilians," the media statement said. The Gulf representatives also conveyed their gratitude to the Bangladesh government for its solidarity during these difficult times.

Source: bd News24 March 02, 2026 17:48 UTC