Cumilla: Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain has asserted that true patriots never engage in laundering the country's money abroad. Speaking as the chief guest at the International Qirat Conference, organized by Cumilla Al Quran Academy at the Cumilla Central Eidgah Maidan on Thursday night, he emphasized the importance of building a corruption-free society.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dr Khalid Hossain highlighted that after 54 years of the country's independence, the Alem-Ulama (Islamic scholars) now have a significant opportunity to ascend to power. He cautioned that any mistakes made by them at this juncture might result in another 54-year wait for such an opportunity. Dr Hossain stressed the importance of adhering to the teachings of the Holy Quran in every aspect of life, arguing that deviation from these teachings is incompatible with true patriotism. He also mentioned that steps have been initiated to introduce Quranic education in the country's prisons.
The Qirat conference featured recitations from notable figures such as Qari Sheikh Ahmad bin Yusuf Azhari of Bangladesh, Sheikh Ahmad Al Jawhari of Egypt, Qari Anwarul Hasan Shah Bukhari of Pakistan, Qari Mahdi Ghulam Nezad of Iran, and Qari Muhammad Nazir Asgar of the Philippines. Additionally, prominent attendees included Tamirul Ummah Trust President Qazi Din Mohammad, Cumilla Al Quran Academy President Md Nuruddin Ahmed, and several other distinguished leaders and officials from various organizations.