He said these things while speaking as chief guest on the concluding day of the two-day International Islamic Grand Conference and Dastarbandi ceremony of Al Jamiatul Arabiatul Islamia Jiri Madrasa in Patiya upazila of Chattogram at noon on Friday (30 October).
The Social Welfare Minister said the government has taken various initiatives for the welfare of orphaned and destitute people. At the same time, the scope of government programs for orphaned and destitute children is being expanded. He called upon the wealthy and affluent in society to come forward alongside the government in this work.
Highlighting the importance of Qawmi madrasa education, the minister said many who complete their studies at Qawmi madrasas play important roles in the country's religious arena. The importance of madrasa education in spreading religious and moral education is immense.
The event was presided over by the madrasa's chief director Maulana Md. Khobaib, and speeches were delivered by Hefazat-e-Islam Amir Allama Maulana Muhiullah Babunagari, Patiya Upazila Executive Officer Farhanur Rahman, Maulana Junaid Al Habib, Maulana Khaled Saifullah Ayyubi, Maulana Merajul Haque, Mufti Arshad Rahman, Pakistan's Allama Faisal Nadeem, Maulana Farid Uddin Al Mubarak, Maulana Hafizur Rahman Siddiqui Kuakata and Mufti Shihab Uddin Natore.
In addition, Chattogram WASA Chairman Idris Miah, industrialist Ahmedul Haque, Managing Director of Mir Group Abdus Salam, industrialist Ferdous Wahid Bappy, industrialist Shamsul Haque, former member secretary of the upazila BNP Khorshed Alam, Divisional Social Welfare Officer Wahidul Alam and Upazila Social Welfare Officer Delwar Hossain, along with local dignitaries, were present.
Former students of the madrasa from different parts of the country participated in the two-day Islamic grand conference. After Jummah prayers, Hefazat-e-Islam Amir Allama Muhiullah Babunagari conducted the final prayer seeking the welfare of the country and nation.
