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During the meeting, the President welcomed
Prince Karim Aga Khan to Bangabhaban and
appreciated his commendable role in social,
economical, religion and cultural
development of the world Muslims and the
people of Bangladesh.
Recognizing the contribution of Aga Khan
Development Network (AKDN) and Aga Khan
Foundation (AKF) to Bangladesh's development
especially in the fields of education,
healthcare, micro finance and civil society
development and poverty alleviation and
hoped that it would continue to support to
the country.
He also thanked the Prince for the
contribution of Ismaili community to
Bangladesh's economic development as well as
promoting their service to the nation and
establishment of Aga Khan Academy (AKA) for
education and cultural development.
Mentioning that economic development of the
countries like Bangladesh could be achieved
through the use of local resources,
appropriate technology and modern management
techniques, he sought cooperation from the
Chief of the Ismaili community in funding
research work and stipends for the Dhaka
University students to promote quality
education.
He described the education as the critical
areas of human development and said human
resources development is the vital for any
country's progress. He also suggested that
Ismaili community should take the excellent
investment opportunities that Bangladesh
offers to potential investors especially in
the fields of information and communication
technology, agro-processing industries.
The Imam of Ismaili community apprised the
President that he had fruitful discussion
with the Bangladesh authority in
strengthening relations between Bangladesh
and his community.
Prince Karim Aga Khan also assured the
President of enhancing support to Bangladesh
in achieving its development in different
fields and said that Aga Khan Academy would
undertake various training programme to
develop human resources including nursing
sector. He also apprised the President of
reviving the Aga Khan Gold Cup, the most
popular football tournament in the country.
Director of Diplomatic Affairs Shafik
Sachedina, President of Aga Khan Council for
Bangladesh Habib Hirji and Director of Aga
Khan Academies Salim Bhatia were present.
The Foreign Affair Adviser, Minister in
Waiting Raja Debashish Roy, Military
Secretary to the President Major General
Mohd Aminul Karim, Secretary of the
President's Office Md Sirajul Islam and
Press Secretary to the President Abdul Awal
Howlader were also present.
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