Bangladeshi Quran memorizers who won international Quran recitation and memorization competitions met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

The meeting was held at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Thursday (September 17) morning.

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaikobad) and State Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammad Shamim Kaiser were present at the meeting.

During the meeting, various gifts were handed over to the victorious Quran memorizers on behalf of the prime minister.

Earlier, on August 19, four young Bangladeshis achieved notable success in different categories, including securing first place, at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition held in Saudi Arabia. The four winners are Sheikh Muhammad Mahmudul Hasan, Musfira Binte Mahmud, Muhammad Zakaria and Rabita Binte Ramadan.

It may be noted that the winners received their prizes at a grand closing ceremony held at the Holy Mosque in Makkah. The prizes were handed over by Prince Saud bin Mishal, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region.

At the same ceremony, the winners of the women’s category, which was organised for the first time, were honoured by Princess Fahdah bint Falah Al Hithlain, wife of Saudi King Salman.