23/06/2026
My wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, and I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his gracious wife, Dr Wan Azizah binti Wan Ismail, for their incredibly warm welcome and hospitality.
We are deeply touched by the friendship, gesture, and goodwill extended by the government of Malaysia and its friendly people. My discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirm the enduring bonds between Bangladesh and Malaysia, going beyond our shared commitment to greater cooperation, prosperity, and regional progress.
This is a cherished relation that dates back many decades to the time when my father Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman was the President and my mother Begum Khaleda Zia was the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
I also convey my sincere appreciation to His Majesty the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar, for his time and warmth during our meeting.
Bangladesh greatly values the bilateral and multilateral ties with Malaysia. We are proud of the people-to-people connectivity that binds our two nations across various sectors and all walks of life.
Following my first state visit as Prime Minister, I look forward to working closely with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to further strengthen our multifaceted partnership with Malaysia.