Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain -File Photo

DHAKA, Dec 11, 2025 (BSS) - Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain today congratulated Bangladeshi contestant Hafez Anas bin Atiq on becoming the world champion in the Hifzul Quran competition. 

Religious Affairs Secretary Md Kamal Uddin and Islamic Foundation Director General A Salam Khan also congratulated Hafez Anas Bin Atiq for his achievement.

Bangladeshi Hafez Anas has won the first place in the 32nd International Hifzul Quran Competition held in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, from December 6 to December 10, 2025.

In addition to Egyptian competitors, competitors from 70 countries around the world participated in this competition. 

After winning the first place, 14-year-old Anas was awarded 600,000 Egyptian pounds (about Taka 17 lakh) and a certificate.

Hafez Anas Bin Atiq was selected by the Islamic Foundation's Religious Promotion and Culture Department on October 7 through an experienced panel of judges to participate in this competition. 

Anas was a student of Markazut Tahfiz International Madrasa in Dhaka.