RIYADH-UNS : Bangladeshi religious scholar Sheikh Nasrullah Al-Badr has reportedly been martyred in a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, according to reports.
The late scholar had arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of a delegation comprising 45 Bangladeshi religious scholars and teachers. The delegation was visiting the Kingdom to perform Umrah and visit the holy sites in Makkah and Madinah.
According to the reports, Sheikh Nasrullah Al-Badr was wearing ihram and was on his way to perform Umrah when the alleged attack took place.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of pilgrims and visitors to the holy sites. However, details surrounding the reported death, the extent of the attack and the attribution of responsibility have yet to be independently verified.
