Bangladesh’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad, held a courtesy meeting with the United Arab Emirates Ambassador Abdullah Ali Kasef Al-Moudhir on 24 February at the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Dhaka. The meeting emphasized the long-standing historical and fraternal ties between Bangladesh and the UAE and reaffirmed both sides’ commitment to expanding and deepening bilateral relations.

Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in religious affairs, increasing people-to-people contact, and promoting cultural exchange to foster mutual understanding. Both dignitaries also exchanged views on modernizing religious services, strengthening institutional capacity, and applying digital technology to make faith-based education and support programs more effective and timely.

The meeting concluded in a spirit of goodwill and strategic partnership, with both parties reiterating a shared vision to elevate Bangladesh-UAE relations to a higher level in the coming days.