Published: 11:38 PM, 14 July 2026
Parliament mourns death of former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad
Bangladesh Parliament on Tuesday unanimously adopted a condolence motion expressing profound grief over the death of former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as one of the world's most visionary statesmen and the architect of modern Qatar.
Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni placed the condolence motion in the House, which was passed unanimously by voice vote after Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal put it to vote. Presenting the motion, the Chief Whip said Sheikh Hamad, who was one of the wisest and most visionary statesmen of the contemporary world, transformed Qatar into a rapidly developing, modern and prosperous nation through his visionary leadership.
"Under his leadership, Qatar became a rapidly developing, modern and prosperous state," he said adding that his contributions to education, health, energy, infrastructure, economy, international diplomacy and human resource development placed Qatar in a prestigious position in the world, reports UNB.
"That is why he is recognised worldwide as the 'architect of modern Qatar," said the chief.
Moni also highlighted Sheikh Hamad's role in strengthening the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and Qatar.
"Under the visionary leadership of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Qatar were further strengthened. His contribution to the employment of a large number of Bangladeshi expatriate workers, bilateral economic cooperation and mutual development will be particularly remembered," he said.
With his death, Qatar has lost a great statesman and Bangladesh and the international community have lost a dedicated advocate of peace, development and cooperation, he said in the motion.
Praising the current Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in the motion, the House said the way Qatar stood by the Bangladeshi workers with humanity, despite being in danger, during the recent Middle East crisis, has touched the hearts of the people of Bangladesh.
The copies of the condolence motion would be sent to the parliament (Shura Council) of Qatar, the Embassy of Qatar in Bangladesh and the Government of Qatar.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, died on July 12 at the age of 74.
