Two Bangladeshis Among Eight Injured in Attack at Saudi Arabia's Dammam Airport

Two Bangladeshi nationals were among eight people injured in an attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. A Saudi national and an Indian citizen were killed in the incident.

The Turkish news outlet Daily Sabah reported the incident on Thursday, citing Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Bangladesh's Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment identified the injured Bangladeshis as Sajal Chandra Das, from Ramchandrapur village under Bangra Bazar police station in Cumilla, and Mohammad Abdur Rahim, from Gobigallopur village under Noakhali Sadar police station.

Both are receiving treatment at Saudi German Hospital in Dammam, according to the ministry.

According to Daily Sabah, the eight injured people include one Saudi national, two Indians, two Yemenis, two Bangladeshis and one Nepali.

The severity of their injuries varies, with some sustaining minor wounds while others are reported to be in serious condition. The injured are receiving medical treatment at different hospitals.

The attack took place on Wednesday night at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Saudi authorities have not yet disclosed detailed information about the nature of the attack.

Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage caused by the incident and reviewing the situation in coordination with security agencies.

Airport operations have since resumed, and air traffic has returned to normal, according to officials.

Authorities said necessary measures were being taken to ensure the safety and security of passengers and airport personnel.

The circumstances surrounding the attack and the full extent of the damage remain under investigation.