[3] In 1991 after Iraq had invaded Kuwait, Bangladesh sent soldiers for the United Nations-led Operation Desert Shield to protect Saudi Arabia.

[6] By 2016, 72 Bangladeshi soldiers had died and 152 were injured clearing landmines left behind by the Iraqi forces in the Gulf war under “Operation Reconstruction Kuwait”.

[7][8] In March 2016 both nations signed a treaty to allow diplomatic passport holders of each country to travel without entry visas.

[10] Mohammad Shahid Islam, Member of Parliament of Bangladesh, was detained by CID in Kuwait on Human trafficking allegations.

[13] In July 2008, 2000 Bangladeshi workers protested over living conditions and low wages which were 18 Kuwaiti dinar per month in Kuwait.