Riyadh embassy issues emergency notice for Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia

Staff Correspondent

Riyadh, March 3, 2026: In the context of the ongoing Iran-Israel-US war tension and reciprocal missile attacks in the Middle East, the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh has issued an emergency notice for Bangladeshi citizens residing in Saudi Arabia. The notice was published on Monday (March 2).

The notice has requested Bangladeshis living abroad to take necessary precautions and strictly follow the instructions issued by the Saudi authorities. The embassy said that it is very important to remain calm in the current situation and advised not to panic based on rumors.

The notice clearly states that in order to respect the local laws of Saudi Arabia, one should completely refrain from uploading any pictures, videos, spreading news, sharing, liking or commenting on social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, etc.). Such activities may be considered a violation of local laws and necessary action may be taken.

Special precautions have been advised for air travel. It is advisable to contact the relevant airline or travel agent before going to the airport to confirm the status of flight schedules, suspensions or cancellations. Due to closures or restrictions of airspace in various countries in the Middle East, flight delays or cancellations are occurring.

The notification was issued in the context of the instability caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. There have been reports of Iranian missile attacks in Saudi Arabia, as a result of which the Saudi authorities have strengthened security measures. The Bangladesh government has also expressed deep concern about the safety of expatriates in the Middle East and similar warnings are being issued by embassies of various countries.

Expatriates are requested to use the embassy’s hotline number or other means of communication to seek any emergency assistance. The embassy said that further instructions will be issued if necessary after monitoring the situation.