বাংলাThe ‘Nexus’ books given as gifts to Bangladeshi Hafiz who won prizes at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition in Saudi Arabia have been taken back. State Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammad Shamim Kaiser received the books from the winning Hafiz at his office on Sunday, September 20.
A ministry press release said the Nexus book return was carried out following the prime minister’s directive. The winning Hafiz and their teachers were present when the books were returned. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
On September 17, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman hosted a reception for the Bangladeshi Hafiz who won prizes at the international Quran competition. The event was held at the Cabinet Division meeting room at the Bangladesh Secretariat, where the winners received various gifts, including the ‘Nexus’ books. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Regarding the Nexus book return, State Minister Mohammad Shamim Kaiser said the books were taken back promptly following the prime minister’s directive. He also said government activities were continuing to implement commitments made to the winners, including international travel and financial support. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Media reports said the distribution of the books had drawn objections from several Islamic organisations and groups, with calls for the books to be withdrawn. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Hafiz Muhammad Zakaria, Hafiz Sheikh Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan Ashrafi, Hafiza Rabita Binte Ramadan and Hafiza Musfira Binte Mahmud, along with their teachers, were present when the books were returned. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
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