Photo: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami

DHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) - A high-level delegation of the Christian 
community, led by US academic Dr Gordon Klingenschmitt, paid a courtesy call 
on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman this evening at the 
party's central office in the capital's Mogbazar area.

The meeting took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere, said a press 
release.

During the discussion, the two sides exchanged views on religious harmony in 
Bangladesh, the rights of minorities, peaceful coexistence and ways to uphold 
social peace. 

Jamaat Ameer said Bangladesh is a multi-religious and multicultural country, 
stressing that ensuring religious freedom and security for all citizens is 
the responsibility of the state.

He said Jamaat-e-Islami has always stood for the rights, dignity and justice 
of people irrespective of religion or ethnicity.

On behalf of the delegation, representatives highlighted various social and 
religious issues faced by the Christian community in Bangladesh and expressed 
hope for further strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation. 

Dr Gordon Klingenschmitt praised the existing cordial relations among people 
of different faiths in Bangladesh and underscored the importance of 
continuing such dialogues.

Assistant Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami and Head of its Central 
Publicity and Media Department Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, noted academic 
Dr Zubair Ahmed and cultural personality Professor Saifullah Mansur were 
present during the meeting.

Members of the delegation included National Christian Fellowship of 
Bangladesh General Secretary Martha Das, Bangladesh Evangelical Revival 
Churches Chairman Bony Baroi, and former legislator and Teacher for Pastor in 
Bangladesh Dr Gordon, among others.