GAIBANDHA, NOV 22, 2023 (BSS)-Speakers at a function here today said the role of the Imams is very crucial to build peaceful society and help the government to reach the country towards the desired goal.

 
“As the Imams are now still respected persons in the society, everyone listens to and evaluates them, they can play a significant role to attain the cherished goals,” the speakers made these comments while addressing a workshop on prevention of women and child abuse, dowry and human trafficking and distribution of cheques and certificates to the best Imams and farmers at Sadar upazila mosque auditorium here this noon.

As the Imams have the scope to brief the Musallis before reciting Khutba on Jumma prayer, the Musallis may be motivated and lead their peaceful life shunning destructive activities”, they also said.

Additional deputy commissioner-ADC (General) Abdul Awal addressed the function as chief guest on behalf of the deputy commissioner Kazi Nahid Rasul and deputy director(DD) of the Department of Women Affairs Nargis Jahan spoke at the event as special guest while DD of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh here Md. Mirajul Islam presided over the function.

The speakers in their speeches underscored the need for involving the Imams in social activities side by side with their professional activity to build happy, prosperous and non-violent society.

Later, cheques and certificates were distributed to the best imams and farmers in the function.