
Sheikh Monirul Islam, Senior Staff Reporter
At the
invitation of Mohamed Azmi Abdul Hamid, President of the Malaysian Consultative
Council of Islamic Organizations-an umbrella body comprising 87 Islamic
organizations in Malaysia—Masood Sayedee attended an important formal meeting
at the council’s headquarters. The meeting took place on Saturday evening in
Kuala Lumpur, where key topics such as Muslim unity, humanitarian cooperation,
halal tourism, and social welfare initiatives were discussed in detail.
During the
meeting, it was highlighted that the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic
Organizations has long been working for the welfare of the global Muslim Ummah.
The organization is actively engaged in initiatives such as housing
construction for the underprivileged, job creation, interest-free loan
programs, halal tourism development, Muslim-friendly hospitality, and the
promotion of a halal food ecosystem.
Masood
Sayedee emphasized the importance of unity among Muslims in the current global
context. He stated that mutual cooperation, knowledge sharing, and humanitarian
initiatives can significantly strengthen the Muslim community. He also proposed
launching housing projects for the homeless and interest-free loan programs for
unemployed youth in Bangladesh. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of
developing internationally standard halal tourism and expanding a safe and
widely accepted halal food system.
Both sides
expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh
and Malaysia. They showed a positive outlook on working jointly in areas such
as humanitarian development, regional cooperation, Islamic economy, and the
overall welfare of the Muslim Ummah.
President
Mohamed Azmi Abdul Hamid highlighted the global importance of halal tourism and
the halal food ecosystem and expressed hope for increased collaboration,
exchange of experience, and joint initiatives between Bangladesh and Malaysia
in the future.
Among others
present at the meeting were D.M. Imdadul Haque, Managing Director of Istanbul
Hotel & Resort Limited; Abu Tayyab Rashed, Director (Sales &
Marketing); Hafizur Rahman, Director (Administration); Dr. Mohammad Belal
Hossain, a member of the American Bar Association and community leader; as well
as ABIM leader and social worker Sawban Azad, along with other distinguished
figures.