Two Saudi Islamic scholars call on President

President M Abdul Hamid today stressed the need for addressing the wrong propagation of Islam that helped spread terrorism and militancy worldwide.

"People of Bangladesh consider Islam as a religion of peace and harmony . . . And there is no room for terrorism and militancy in Islam," the President came up with the remark as Vice-President of Masjid al Haram Dr Mohammed Bin Nasser Bin Mohammaed Alkhuzaim and Imam of Masjid an-Nabawi Abdulmehsin Mohammad Al Quasim called on him at Bangabhaban here.

President Abdul Hamid hoped that the initiatives of the Saudi Arabia would help combat militancy and terrorism significantly and Bangladesh would provide its all-out support to any steps to establish world peace.

President`s press secretary Joynal Abedin told newsmen after the meeting.

Welcoming the delegation to Bangladesh, the President said this visit is a testimony to excellent bilateral relation which is based on common faith, religion, customs, values and aspirations between the two friendly Muslim countries.

"Bangladesh gives priority to friendly relation between the two brotherly Muslim countries," the President mentioned.

Referring to the contribution of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to the welfare of Islam and Muslims, Abdul Hamid said Bangabandhu established the Islamic Foundation, Bangladesh (IFB) which is now playing a very significant role for the welfare of the Islam and Muslim Ummah.

Vice President of Masjid al Haram Dr Mohammed Bin Nasser Bin Mohammaed Alkhuzaim lauded different development activities of Bangladesh Government in recent time.

Recalling his previous visit to Bangladesh 20 years back, the vice-president of the Prophet`s Mosque said that he was really surprised to see the overall progress of the country at present.

He said the country would do tremendous success under efficient and dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in line with the dream of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The Saudi delegation also assured of providing all necessary assistances to the welfare and development of Bangladesh in days ahead.

Religious Affairs Minister Principal Motiur Rahman, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Religious Affairs BH Haroon, MP, Ambassador of KSA to Bangladesh Abdullah HK Al-Mutariri and secretaries and high officials concerned were present.