Bangladesh has requested the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to increase flights between the two countries so that the expatriates who got stuck here can return to their workplaces smoothly.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud will discuss bilateral and current issues over phone on Sunday. 

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud are likely to have a telephone conversation on Sunday.

The Saudi government has officially conveyed its decision to hold the hajj this year in a very limited way due to coronavirus situation while Bangladesh finds the decision "wise".   Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday evening to inform that there would be no traditional Hajj this year due to Covid-19 pandemic situation.