Bangladesh seeks OIC’s tech backing to boost halal certification industry

In a strategic move to strengthen Bangladesh’s position in the global halal economy, Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid has formally requested technical and institutional support from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to enhance the country’s halal certification capabilities, a critical gateway to the $2.3 trillion global halal market. Dr Khalid made the appeal during a high-level engagement with OIC officials on Thursday at the Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) Centre in Islamabad, Pakistan. The visit underscores Bangladesh’s ambition to professionalise and standardise its halal ecosystem, from food and pharmaceuticals to cosmetics and logistics, with international credibility. “Bangladesh is committed to building a robust, globally recognised halal certification framework,” Dr Khalid told OIC officials. “While we’re...