Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has expressed optimism that the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia will reach new heights in the future. The statement came during a courtesy meeting with Saudi Ambassador Dr. Abdullah Zafar H. Bin Abiya at the Cabinet Division in Dhaka Secretariat on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and Prime Minister’s Adviser Humayun Kabir were also present at the meeting.

During the meeting, the Saudi ambassador congratulated Tareq Rahman on assuming office as prime minister and assured that the Saudi government would continue all forms of cooperation with Bangladesh. Earlier that morning, at 9:05 a.m., Tareq Rahman began his official duties at the Cabinet Division, where Chief Secretary A.B.M. Abdus Sattar welcomed him.

The meeting underscored the mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, with both sides expressing confidence in advancing the long-standing friendship between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia.