Accra:Bangabhaban A delegation of prominent Islamic scholars and personalities visited President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban for a courtesy call.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the delegation was led by Maulana Mufti Bashirullah, Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh Central Organising Secretary. Other notable members included Joint Secretaries General Mufti Harun Izhar and Maulana Mir Idris Nadvi, Maulana Rafiqul Islam, Imam and Khatib of the mosque at the Prime Minister's Office, Maulana Faisal, Coordinator of the National Imam Khatib Council, and Maulana Afsar Mahmud, Publicity Secretary of Khatme Nabuwwat Bangladesh.
During the meeting, President Alamgir reflected on the painful memories of torture and imprisonment experienced by Islamic scholars during a past fascist regime. He emphasized the importance of vigilance to prevent the return of such misrule and confusion under the guise of religion. He highlighted the respect shown by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia towards Islamic scholars and noted that President Ziaur Rahman had incorporated "Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim" into the Constitution out of his regard for Islam.
The delegation proposed leveraging their Arabic language skills and connections to enhance trade and investment with Middle Eastern countries. President Alamgir encouraged them to liaise with the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other authorities, promising his support.
Additionally, the delegation invited President Alamgir to visit Hathazari Darul Ulum Madrasa in Chattogram and Al-Jamiatul Islamia Azizul Ulum Babunagar Madrasa in Fatikchhari. The President expressed interest in visiting these madrasas and meeting the Ameer of Hefazat-e-Islam. The meeting was attended by the President's Military Secretary and Press Secretary.