Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, returned home from Tehran on Sunday after attending the funeral of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Speaker arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 11:00 pm following his participation in the state funeral ceremony held in Tehran.
Funeral Participation and Tributes
Earlier, on July 2, Speaker Ahmad left Dhaka for Tehran to represent Bangladesh at the state funeral of the late Iranian leader. On behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, he paid tribute to Ayatollah Khamenei at the solemn ceremony held at Tehran's Grand Mosalla, according to a press release from the parliament secretariat.
Diplomatic Engagements
During the ceremony, Speaker Ahmad offered prayers for the eternal peace of the departed soul of Ayatollah Khamenei. He also met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior Iranian leaders, conveying the condolences and sympathy of the government and the people of Bangladesh to the bereaved nation.
Memorandum of Understanding and Invitation
The Speaker highly appreciated the constructive role of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed recently between Iran and the United States aimed at advancing peace. He extended a formal invitation to Speaker Ghalibaf to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.
Background and Significance
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, born on April 19, 1939, in Mashhad, north-eastern Iran, embraced martyrdom on February 28, 2026, at the age of 86. His funeral was a significant event, drawing representatives from various countries, including Bangladesh. The participation of Speaker Ahmad underscores the diplomatic ties and mutual respect between Bangladesh and Iran.
Future Implications
The MoU between Iran and the United States signifies a step towards regional stability, and Bangladesh's engagement in such diplomatic efforts highlights its commitment to peace and international cooperation. The invitation extended to Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf may further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.





























