Biman reschedules two Saudi flights after suspension

Hundreds were left stranded after Middle East routes were halted over security concerns

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines has rescheduled two flights to Saudi Arabia that were suspended amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

In a statement on Sunday, the national carrier said its Dhaka–Madinah flight (BG-337), which was cancelled on Saturday, will depart at 4pm on Sunday.

The Dhaka–Jeddah flight (BG-335), also cancelled the same day, is scheduled to leave at 7pm, the airline said.

Passengers have been asked to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on time for departure.

The suspensions on Saturday left hundreds of travellers stranded, with many waiting at the airport after flights were abruptly called off.

Earlier, Biman announced that services to several Middle Eastern destinations—including Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kuwait—had been suspended until further notice due to security concerns linked to the regional conflict.

A day later, the airline confirmed the resumption of operations on the Madinah and Jeddah routes, while other Middle East services remain suspended.