Key Takeaways
- New administration approves month-long speaking tour
- Zakir Naik to visit Bangladesh November 28-December 20
- Previous government banned him after 2016 Dhaka attack
DHAKA — Bangladesh’s government has approved a month-long visit by Zakir Naik, reversing a ban imposed after the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery terrorist attack.
The speaking tour, scheduled from November 28 to December 20, will mark Naik’s first appearance in Bangladesh.
The Muhammad Yunus-led administration authorized the visit, a policy shift from the previous Sheikh Hasina government. That administration had banned Naik’s Peace TV channel and prohibited his entry after investigators found the 2016 cafe attackers.
During his scheduled tour, Naik is expected to travel across Bangladesh delivering lectures on Islamic teachings. The itinerary follows a similar pattern to his recent visit to Pakistan, where he received official welcomes and met with senior government figures.
The visit represents Naik’s continued return to international speaking circuits despite controversy surrounding Bangladeshi authorities have not detailed specific security arrangements for the visit, though previous large-scale events featuring controversial religious figures have required significant police presence and crowd management planning.
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