Winners of the National Hifzul Quran Competition 2026 were honoured at a reception organized by Huffazul Quran Foundation Bangladesh at Days Hotel in Baridhara on Saturday. The event brought together diplomats, business leaders and religious figures to celebrate the achievements of the winners and highlight the importance of Quranic education in shaping the moral and ethical values of the younger generation.
H. M. Hakim Ali, The Chairman of Intraco Group, attended the grand event as Chief Guest. H.E. Dr. Abdelwahab Saidani, Ambassador of Algeria to Bangladesh and Haji Haris bin Haji Othman, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to Bangladesh attended as special guests. Also present were Mostafa Kamruss Sobhan, Managing Director of Dragon Group; Faisal Hossain, Managing Director of Ficna Luxury Resort and Shakhawat Hossain, Chief Executive Officer of Makajo Group. Addressing the audience, Hakim Ali described memorizing the Holy Quran as an achievement of great religious significance. He highlighted the value of memorization lay not only in committing the Quran to memory but also in practicing its teachings and principles in daily life. He said the Quran’s teachings could help nurture morality, humanity and sound values among young people. Expressing hope that the winners’ accomplishments would inspire other children and adolescents to pursue Quranic education.
Ambassador Saidani also emphasized the importance of putting the Quran’s teachings and values into practice. H.E. highlighted that religious and moral education could foster humanity, mutual respect and social harmony among the younger generation. Initiatives such as the reception H.E. also said, could further encourage young people to pursue religious education and promote positive values in society. The Event was Chaired by Maulana Masud Ahmad, Chairman of Hufazul Quran Foundation Bangladesh; who congratulated the winners and underscored the importance of translating Quranic learning into everyday conduct. He expressed hope that such initiatives would inspire greater participation in Quranic education among future generations.
Intraco was the title sponsor of the event with Nasir Group, Micro Fibre Group and Quality Feeds Limited as co-sponsors. ATN Bangla broadcast the prestigious event.