Egyptian President Mohammed Hosny Mubarak, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, UAE President Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his wife, Fatima Bint Mubarak, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, King of Bahrain Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa and Bahrain Prime Minister Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa sent messges of greetings.

In the messages, they prayed to Almighty Allah for continued peace and prosperity of Bangladesh and welfare of the people. They also wished greater unity among the Muslim Ummah.

US President George W Bush, in a separate message to President Iajuddin, offered his best wishes on the occasion of holy Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr.

"Bangladesh and the US enjoy a strong relationship based on common values of freedom and tolerance," he said.

Bush also looked forward to continue to work together with the government and people of Bangladesh to promote democracy, religious freedom and economic growth.