BANGLADESH NEWS
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday emphasised on the united efforts of the Muslim countries to ensure the welfare of people and establish peace around the world.
The prime minister came up with the view when Director General of Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) Dr Moneef R Zou’bi met her at the Prime minister's office.
PM’s Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed reporters after the meeting.
During the meeting, Azad said the prime minister and the IAS DG discussed issues relating to development of the Muslim Ummah.
Moneef invited the Prime Minister to attend the 19th Conference of Islamic World Academy of Sciences scheduled to be held in Dhaka in May next as the chief guest.
The IAS DG said 56 OIC member states would participate in the conference.
Sheikh Hasina accepted the invitation.
The prime minister said Bangladesh is committed to the promotion of Islamic solidarity and cooperation among the member states of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) in economic, social, cultural and scientific fields.
She mentioned that science can be an important vehicle for the Muslim world to transform itself from the backwardness towards modernity.
Sheikh Hasina lauded the IAS’ contributions to the OIC countries in achieving socioeconomic advancement through the prudent use of science and technology.
Ambassador at-Large M Ziauddin was also present during the meeting.
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