Rajshahi:The 45-day regular imam training course for the 1236th batch commenced today at the Imam Training Academy in Rajshahi. The course was inaugurated by Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton during a ceremony at the academy's auditorium.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Riton emphasized the important role played by ulema, imams, and muazzins in spreading religious education, promoting morality, and preserving religious and social values. He highlighted the moral responsibility of ensuring their respect and dignity in society.
Riton also noted the historical challenges faced by religious leaders over the past 17 years, including torture and harassment due to their religious identities. He urged vigilance to prevent discrimination or torture based on religious identity in the future.
The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Asem Ali, deputy director of the Imam Training Academy in Rajshahi. A.K.M. Mujahidul Islam, divisional director of the Islamic Foundation in Rajshahi, spoke as a special guest, commending the RCC administrator's efforts to create employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and to foster athletic opportunities alongside infrastructural development in the city. Imams from various mosques attended the event.