Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Operational restrictions at airports in Saudi Arabia have disrupted 141 flights carrying 21,933 passengers from Bangladesh, authorities said Friday.

According to Squadron Leader Sakib of ASM Flight Management, a total of 21,933 passengers have been affected so far, involving 66 direct flights and 75 transit flights.

Among direct flights, state-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines recorded the highest impact with 27 affected flights, followed by Saudia Airlines with 19, US-Bangla Airlines with 10, and Riyadh Airways with 10 flights.

In the transit flight category, Indigo Airlines suffered the most disruption with 29 affected flights. Other affected transit carriers include Emirates Airlines with 14 flights, Qatar Airways with...