At least two individuals were killed and eight others sustained injuries following an attack targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, the administrative capital of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Among the injured were two Bangladeshi expatriate workers, according to an official statement issued on Thursday by Bangladesh's Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment.
The ministry identified the affected Bangladeshi nationals as Sajal Chandra Das, son of Anukul Chandra Das from Bangrabazar in Cumilla, and Mohammad Abdur Rahim, son of Sirajul Haque from Noakhali Sadar. The strike occurred around 9:00 PM on October 21, causing immediate panic and disruption across the airport premises.
According to official diplomatic reports, both workers lost consciousness at the scene due to intense heat and dense smoke generated during the incident. Medical examinations, however, confirmed that neither suffered life-threatening external physical injuries. They were promptly transported to the Saudi-German Hospital in Dammam, where they have been receiving supportive medical care.
Representatives from the Embassy of Bangladesh visited the hospitalized workers to assess their health condition and ensure adequate treatment. Embassy officials stated that both patients have regained full consciousness, are in stable condition, and were able to communicate comfortably. Doctors anticipate that both individuals may be discharged from the medical facility by Friday.
The strike at King Fahd International Airport is part of a concerning escalation in attacks directed toward civil aviation hubs across Saudi Arabia. Earlier on October 10, an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in 12 fatalities and left over 300 individuals injured, raising significant security concerns throughout the Gulf region.
