A delegation of senior Bangladeshi clerics, led by Maulana Mamunul Haque, met Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi during a recent visit to Kabul.
Muttaqi expressed optimism about future ties, noting significant trade potential in Afghanistan’s cotton, carpet, dry fruit, and marble sectors. He revealed that a Bangladeshi business delegation is scheduled to visit Kabul on September 30.
While Afghanistan has already established official ties with most countries, Bangladesh has yet to take that step. Muttaqi urged the clerics to encourage Dhaka to engage formally.
The delegation welcomed the call, with Maulana Abdul Hamid describing the visit as “a new beginning.” They also invited Muttaqi to attend Bangladesh’s upcoming Khatme Nabuwwat Conference.