Two Bangladeshi nationals were injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday night. They are currently receiving treatment at Saudi German Hospital in Dammam.
The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment confirmed the incident on Thursday.
According to the ministry, the two Bangladeshis were injured in an attack targeting the airport at around 9:00pm on Wednesday.
A representative of the Bangladesh Embassy visited them at the hospital and enquired about their condition and treatment.
The two men reportedly lost consciousness due to heat and smoke but sustained no physical injuries. They are now in stable condition and have spoken with the embassy representative. They are expected to be discharged on Friday.
One of the injured men is Sajal Chandra Das, son of Chandra Das, from Ramchandrapur village under Bangra Bazar Police Station in Comilla.
The other is Mohammad Abdur Rahim, son of Sirajul Haque, from Gobigallopur village in the Dinmonirhat area of Noakhali Sadar.