Mongla:State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Sheikh Faridul Islam participated in a community lunch at 'Ek Belar Mehmankhana', a local initiative in Mongla, sharing a meal with destitute and displaced individuals.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister attended the weekly meal program held in the Mongla Port Municipality area following Juma prayers. This initiative, organized by local youths, has been serving nutritious meals to the poor and displaced at least once a week for the past year, with support from local businesses and volunteers.
Dr. Faridul Islam, after completing his official duties in Mongla, visited the venue without any formal announcements. He joined the guests on the ground, sharing their meal alongside officials, including Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sharmin Akhter Sumi and Mongla Upazila BNP General Secretary Abu Hossain Poni.
The minister commended the initiative, highlighting the ongoing struggle of many disadvantaged individuals to access adequate food. He urged affluent members of society to support such humanitarian efforts to enhance social equality and solidarity.
Local residents expressed appreciation for the minister's involvement, viewing it as a gesture promoting compassion and social harmony.