Dhaka, July 27 -- Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A. F. M. Khalid Hossain has said that the construction of iconic mosques, funded by a Tk 244 crore Saudi royal grant, will start shortly.

The adviser came up with the remarks after meeting with Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer bin Abiyah at the Secretariat on Sunday.

The adviser mentioned that proposals for land have already been submitted by various departments, and they are maintaining regular communication with all concerned parties to expedite the process.

He further emphasised the strength of the longstanding relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, highlighting that approximately 3.2 million Bangladeshis currently reside in the Kingdom. "Our expatriates are not...