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Bangladesh strongly condemns drone attack targeting Mecca
Greenwatch Desk
Diplomacy
2026-09-16, 4:12pm
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the reported drone attack targeting Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Bangladesh reaffirmed its deep respect for the sanctity of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the other Holy Sites in the Kingdom, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.
Bangladesh also expressed solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people in protecting those.
Bangladesh underscored that the safety and security of the Holy Sites must be fully respected and protected at all times, reports UNB.