Panchagarh:State Minister for Water Resources, Forhad Hossain Azad, stated today that mosques must remain above partisan politics to maintain their true dignity. Speaking at the Jatiotabadi Olama Dal's founding anniversary program, held at the Panchagarh Government Auditorium, Azad emphasized that mosques are the houses of Allah and should not be turned into party offices.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister stressed the importance of restoring mosques to their proper dignity, noting that Islam does not belong to any political party or individual. He assured that the government is not against religious gatherings and is ready to support such events. However, he warned against using these gatherings as a cover for opposing or conspiring against the government.
Azad urged leaders and activists of the Olama Dal to remain vigilant against activities that politicize religious events. He advocated for inviting neutral speakers to religious gatherings to ensure that the true teachings of Islam are conveyed without political bias. The minister highlighted the role of these gatherings in promoting Islamic teachings, morality, and human values.
The program was presided over by Panchagarh district unit Jatiotabadi Olama Dal Convener, Mufti Muhibur Rahman, and featured a keynote speech by Member Secretary Hafez Md. Rafiqul Islam Sarkar. Several special guests, including Panchagarh district BNP leaders, attended the event, which was conducted by Senior Joint Convener Alhaj Md. Khairul Islam. The gathering included leaders, activists, and Islamic scholars.