Khulna:Imams hold a vital position in promoting moral values and are seen as symbols of public trust, stated Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju. He emphasized the significant responsibilities that imams have towards society.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Manju remarked that imams play an essential role in not only advancing development initiatives and establishing social justice but also in preventing social degradation and spreading religious and moral education. He noted that the Khulna City Corporation regularly seeks the cooperation of imams to convey accurate messages to the public during national disasters.
Manju made these comments while attending a certificate distribution and concluding ceremony for trained imams at the Imam Training Academy in the Boyra area. The event was organized for the academy's 1,227th training batch.
He described the government's initiative to include imams in an allowance scheme as a landmark decision and encouraged them to promote cleanliness among city residents to ensure a healthy urban environment. Additionally, he urged the imams to advocate for tree planting to combat climate change effects.
Highlighting their role as community leaders, Manju called on the imams to disseminate accurate information regarding national development initiatives and work to dispel public misconceptions.
The event was presided over by ABM Tabibur Rahman, Deputy Director of the Imam Training Academy in Khulna. Special guests included Mohammad Mohiuddin Mazumder, Divisional Director of the Islamic Foundation in Khulna, Health Trainer-cum-Medical Officer Dr. Abul Kashem Md Mostofa, and Assistant Director Al Faruk. A total of 102 imams from seven districts of Khulna Division participated in the training course.