# 2 Bangladesh Navy Members Win Gold at International Quran Competition in Makkah, Return to Bangladesh 

> Bangladesh Navy members Sabbir Hossain and Md. Golam Rabbani won gold medals by securing 2nd place at the 10th International Hifzul Quran Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. They were warmly welcomed at Hazrat Shahjala…

Published: 2026-09-16 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Guardian

Bangladesh Navy members Sabbir Hossain (3 Para Group) and Md. Golam Rabbani (10 Para Hifz Group) won gold medals by securing 2nd place at the 10th International Hifzul Quran Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The event featured 179 military participants from 32 countries, making their achievement a proud moment for Bangladesh.

They returned home on Sunday morning (February 16) and received a warm welcome at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Senior military and civilian officials greeted them with a short reception in their honor.

This remarkable success is a source of pride for the country, and many believe it will inspire future generations to excel in religious fields.

The competition took place from January 31 to February 4, with the closing ceremony held on February 9 at the Makkatul Mukarramah Hilton Convention Hall.

Original reporting: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/16/muhsin-hendricks-worlds-first-openly-gay-imam-shot-dead-in-south-africa?fbclid=IwY2xjawIe4K5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXliGwY2g9TNQ0UT7_0QKvFzmXTVgklL93u9MUi8RiBdLokU5-yxxWZRsg_aem_eEaFa5hyRCBhlpZ8MEYn8w
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