Bangladesh

Dacca, 2 October 2026. The Bangladeshi English-language press is covering the Medina incident based on reports from the coalition and agencies, primarily focusing on the military aspect. The Daily Star headlines the Saudi coalition's accusation against the Houthis of a drone attack; TBS News talks about a power plant targeting the Prophet's Mosque.

According to the coalition, a drone struck the Taibah power distribution station in Medina, which supplies the Prophet's Mosque, at 5:11 am (0211 GMT) on September 29. A transformer was put out of service, with no effect on the overall network. The spokesperson, General Turki al-Maliki, claims that the investigation and drone debris confirm the Houthis' involvement, which he describes as a "terrorist militia". He describes a "cowardly terrorist act" that prolongs attempts to target the two holy mosques.

Both newspapers recall that Medina, the burial site of Prophet Mohammed, is, along with Mecca, one of the most sacred cities in Islam. The Daily Star highlights the "strong condemnation" from the Muslim world. The Houthis, backed by Iran, deny any involvement: a Houthi military source cited by the Saba agency, which they control, denies the coalition's report.

The narrative then expands to Yemen. AFP correspondents heard loud explosions in Sanaa, held by the Houthis, on Thursday evening. The Houthis report Saudi strikes on the capital and other areas, without immediate Saudi confirmation. A spokesperson for the Yemeni forces aligned with the recognized government mentions "high-value targets" in Sanaa, without details.

TBS News puts the episode into chronology: this is the most serious confrontation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis since the UN-negotiated truce in 2022. Hostilities resumed this year after the Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in July, followed by attacks on Saudi territory and navigation, and Houthi territorial gains along the Red Sea coast. Riyadh responded with airstrikes and support for government forces.

The articles do not contain any official reaction from Dacca or in-depth analysis; they reproduce the essence of the agencies, with the coalition's positions first and the Houthi denial second.