Bangladesh condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Tuesday that targeted Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“Bangladesh reiterates its firm rejection of all acts of violence against civilians and civilian infrastructures. Bangladesh expresses its full solidarity with the Government and the brotherly people of the Kingdom,” it said in a statement.

The attacks resulted in injuries to several civilians.

The statement added that the Muslim-majority south Asian nation of 175 million reaffirmed its “unwavering support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Saudi authorities said Houthi attacks on Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran injured at least 73 civilians, including women and children.

The attacks caused fires and temporary disruptions at energy facilities.