Kachua: An iftar and prayer mahfil was held in Kachua, Bagerhat, marking the holy month of Ramadan under the initiative of the Alhaj Sardar Bazlur Rahman Foundation. The event took place this afternoon at the Kachua Degree College ground, where hundreds of religious devotees and people from different walks of life gathered to take part in the programme.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, State Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam attended the event as the chief guest. The state minister highlighted that the holy month of Ramadan teaches self-restraint, self-purification, and humanity, emphasizing the ideals of patience, compassion, and sacrifice it inspires in people.
The state minister remarked that Ramadan encourages everyone to stand in unity, overlooking societal distinctions between the rich and the poor. He noted that iftar gatherings help strengthen bonds of brotherhood, harmony, and mutual cooperation among people. Additionally, he underscored the significance of private and social organizations participating in social welfare activities, commending the Alhaj Sardar Bazlur Rahman Foundation for its role in promoting human values and maintaining social harmony.
The programme was hosted by BNP leader Touhidul Islam and chaired by Sardar Zahid, chairman of the Alhaj Sardar Bazlur Rahman Foundation. Among those present were District BNP leader Barrister Sheikh Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Kachua Upazila Executive Officer Md. Ali Hasan, District BNP Convener Engineer ATM Akram Hossain Talim, Member Secretary Md. Mozaffar Rahman Alam, District BNP leaders Neyamul Nasir Alap and Fakir Tariqul Islam, along with local dignitaries, political leaders, and people from various walks of life.
Before iftar, special prayers were offered seeking prosperity for the country and the nation, peace and welfare for the Muslim Ummah, and well-being for humanity worldwide. Following the prayers, iftar was distributed among the hundreds of attendees.