Bangladesh, Aug. 16 -- Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air has begun scheduled operations to Bangladesh.

It has added a new direct link between Dhaka and Riyadh as the newly established carrier expands its international network.

The airline's inaugural flight arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on August 8.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner received a traditional water salute to mark its entry into the Bangladeshi market.

Officials from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh's aviation sector and Riyadh Air attended a ceremony at the airport.

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H Bin Abiyah, HSIA Executive Director Group Captain SM Ragib Samad and Riyadh Air's Chief Commercial Officer Vincent Coste addressed the ceremony...