Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain, who served as Religious Affairs Adviser in Bangladesh’s interim government, has resumed his teaching career at Al-Jamiyatul Arabiyatul Islamia (Jiri Madrasa) in Patiya, Chattogram. On April 23, he began regular classes twice a week, teaching Tirmizi Sharif and Taherik at the Darul Uloom Deoband department. His return has been warmly welcomed by students and colleagues, who expressed pride in having him back.

According to the madrasa’s director, Maulana Khubaib bin Taiyab, Dr. Hossain had been teaching there since 2021 but paused his duties during his government service. Dr. Hossain said teaching remains his core identity and that he is happy to be among students again. He previously taught at the International Islamic University and served as a mosque khatib. During his advisory tenure, he was praised for returning surplus funds to Hajj pilgrims and ensuring fair management.

His return to academia after national service is seen as a source of inspiration within the religious education community.