Bangladesh Ambassador Mohammed Shahidul Islam

• Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia do you like the most?
Hospitality.

• What is your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?
Alhamdulillah.

• Which book is by your bedside these days?
A Better Future for the Planet Earth (Vol. III).

• Your favorite holiday destination/s?
Makkah and Madinah.

• The dream city/country that you would like to be posted after Saudi Arabia?
Any country.

• Which country’s people have you found to be most friendly?
As of today, Saudi Arabia.

• How do you react to or deal with anger?
Patience.

• What is your source of strength during tough times?
Self-confidence and belief in Allah.

• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?
That this country has enormous potential.

• Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?
Riyadh.

• Your favorite Saudi dish?
Umm Ali.

• The one thing about the Kingdom that you will always remember?
Kaaba washing.

• If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would that be?
Facebook.

• If you were not a diplomat, what would you be?
A journalist.

• How do you keep yourself fit?
Balanced diet and regular exercise.

• Your favorite restaurant?
Rosso at Four Seasons, Riyadh.

• Your favorite football club?
Ajax.

• Your favorite actor/s?
Fateh Lohani (Bangladesh) and Shah Rukh Khan (India).

• Your favorite weekend activity?
Outing.