Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Bangladesh has joined a Saudi Arabia-led multinational maritime defence alliance to help tackle the threat posed by Yemen's Houthi movement.Geographic Reference
Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir described the move as part of Dhaka's growing strategic partnership with the Kingdom apart from other bilateral relations.
Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Kobir said Bangladesh's decision to join the alliance should not be interpreted as being directed against Iran, stressing that Dhaka continues to maintain dialogue with Tehran.
"It is an alliance to tackle the activities of the Houthis. Whatever resources we have, we will extend," Kobir said when asked about the rati...