The ambassador also formally invited Bangladesh to participate in the upcoming World Defence Show to be held in Riyadh. Welcoming the Saudi envoy, the home adviser described Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia as close and friendly nations, noting that Saudi Arabia holds a special place in the hearts of the Bangladeshi people as the holy land of Islam and as a second home to more than 3.2 million Bangladeshi expatriate workers. He emphasized the significant contribution of expatriates to Bangladesh’s economy and urged Saudi Arabia to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh, expressing optimism that this would further deepen bilateral ties. On national election preparations, the adviser stated that while the Election Commission bears primary responsibility for conducting the polls, the Ministry of Home Affairs is tasked with maintaining law and order and is fully prepared. The home adviser expressed his inability to attend the show due to Bangladesh’s 13th national election on 12 February 2026, but confirmed that a suitable representative would be sent.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 15, 2026 15:06 UTC