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Biman Suspends Flights to Dammam and Riyadh

October 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Biman suspends Dammam flights for three days.
Riyadh services suspended until October 31.
Dhaka-Jeddah and Dhaka-Madinah flights to operate as scheduled.
Suspensions due to ongoing air attacks in Saudi Arabia.

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Strategic Implications

This suspension may indicate a significant disruption to air travel between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, which could impact passenger demand and airline revenue. The ongoing air attacks in Saudi Arabia suggest a heightened security concern, which may lead to further adjustments in flight schedules and routes.

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What Happened

Bangladesh National Carrier Adjusts Schedule Due To Air Attacks

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended flights from Dhaka to Dammam for three days and Dhaka-Riyadh flights until October 31 due to ongoing air attacks in Saudi Arabia. The airline cited passenger safety as the reason for the suspension. Flights from Dhaka to Jeddah and Madinah will continue to operate as scheduled. The suspension affects 135 flights and 20,672 passengers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh. This development was reported by The Daily Star.

Source | Originally Published: October 22, 2026

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