A delegation of prominent Islamic scholars led by Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh Central Organising Secretary Maulana Mufti Bashirullah paid a courtesy visit to President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday (October 19).
During the meeting, the president recalled the persecution of Islamic scholars under the previous regime and called for unity to build the country. He also warned against the return of authoritarian rule and urged vigilance against attempts to create confusion in the name of religion.
The delegation urged him to help boost trade, investment and aid from wealthy Middle Eastern countries by utilising their Arabic language skills and personal connections.
The president advised them to maintain contact with the ministries concerned and assured them of cooperation.
The delegation also invited him to visit two madrasas in Hathazari and Fatikchhari. The president expressed interest in visiting the institutions and meeting Hefazat’s amir.
-AJM