Diplomatic Correspondent: King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has launched a humanitarian airlift to support food security in 15 countries, including Bangladesh. The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Dhaka hosted the event, attended by His Excellency Ibrahim Alahmari, Deputy Ambassador of the Saudi Embassy in Dhaka. Mr. Abdulrahman Almuturi on behalf of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, and Executive Director of ISDE, partner for distribution of baskets Mr. Nazer Hossain were present.

The whole event was directed and moderated by Mr Yasir Sheshah, Political and Media Affairs Director.

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has launched the humanitarian airlift as part of its ongoing global food assistance initiatives, reaching 15 countries across multiple regions to support vulnerable communities and strengthen food security. As part of this initiative, Bangladesh has been included among the beneficiary countries. The Center is providing 60,000 food baskets to support food security for Rohingya refugees and host communities, reinforcing essential relief efforts amid ongoing humanitarian and economic challenges. The food baskets contain staple items like rice, oil, sugar, salt, lentil, etc., designed to meet basic nutritional needs and ease the burden on affected families.

For the 5th time, the humanitarian aid operation reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s steadfast commitment to international humanitarian principles and its continued leadership in responding to food insecurity worldwide. Through rapid delivery, the Center ensures timely access to life-saving assistance for communities most in need.

At the end of the event, Mr Yasir Sheshah briefed the media that the initiative is implemented in coordination with relevant partners to guarantee efficient distribution and maximum impact on the ground. It underscores the Center’s mission to provide impartial, effective, and sustainable humanitarian assistance while contributing to stability and resilience in vulnerable regions. King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center continues to expand its global relief programs, reaffirming its role as a key contributor to humanitarian aid and food security efforts around the world, Mr. Yasir Sheshah added.

Partner for distribution of baskets ISDE`s Executive Director Mr. Nazer Hossain, senior officials Mr. Masudur Rahman and PRO of the Embassy Dr. Amdadul Haque Khan said that the 60,000 food baskets contain sugar, oil, dates, salt, dal etc., and the cost of this King Salman Humanitarian Aid is around 1.5 million US dollars.