Bangladesh, Malaysia pledge stronger religious cooperation

Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of religious matters.

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad and Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan agreed on this issue in a virtual meeting held on Tuesday, a handout said on Wednesday.

During the online meeting, both leaders engaged in constructive discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in the field of religious affairs between the two friendly nations. Particular emphasis was placed on sharing experiences and best practices to further improve the management and administration of Hajj, Zakat, and religious education systems.

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The two ministers exchanged views on enhancing institutional efficiency, ensuring greater transparency in religious sectors, and promoting structured capacity-building initiatives for officials and stakeholders involved in Hajj operations and Zakat management.

They also discussed collaborative opportunities in advancing religious education to meet contemporary needs while preserving core spiritual values.

The meeting concluded in a spirit of mutual respect and shared commitment, with both sides expressing optimism about deepening bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the Muslim communities of both countries.