Australia cancels Shaykh Ahmadullah’s visa
Published: 07 April 2026, 2:26:06
The Australian government officially cancelled the visa of prominent Bangladeshi Islamic scholar Shaykh Ahmadullah on Sunday.
The Department of Home Affairs took the decision following similar action against popular religious speaker Mizanur Rahman Azhari.
The authorities enforced the measure as Ahmadullah prepared to depart from Sydney Airport. It follows the forced departure of Azhari over allegations of praising Hitler and spreading antisemitic and extremist rhetoric.
Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite confirmed the decision, stating that the Australian government maintains zero tolerance for those who propagate antisemitic or Islamophobic sentiments.
The Daily Telegraph reported that Ahmadullah’s visa revocation stemmed from past remarks where he allegedly described Jews as “hateful” and blamed them for global instability.
Ahmadullah recently travelled to Australia to participate in the “Legacy of Faith” programme, marking the 25th anniversary of the Islamic Practice and Dawah Circle (IPDC). Upon arriving in Melbourne, he released a video message for expatriate Bangladeshis.
His scheduled itinerary included events at Melbourne’s Al-Taqwa College on 3 April and a major convention at Sydney’s Diamond Venue on 4 April.
He also planned to appear at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on 6 April, Adelaide’s Woodville Town Hall on 10 April, and a final programme in Perth on 11 April.
However, like Azhari, the scholar must now leave the country before completing his speaking tour.
