Dhaka, March 9 -- Bangladesh has said continued loss of lives of innocent Bangladeshi civilians in the Middle East is a matter of grave concern.

"The government of Bangladesh is deeply saddened by the death of two Bangladeshis and the injury of other Bangladeshis following an aerial attack in Al-Kharj Governorate in Saudi Arabia yesterday (Sunday)," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.

The government accords high priority to the safety and welfare of Bangladeshi nationals in the Middle East and is closely monitoring the evolving situation.

The two Bangladeshis killed in the above incident are Bacchu Miah of Katiadi, Kishorganj and Mosharraf Hossain of Shakhipur, Tangail.

The injured are receiving treatment at local hospital...