Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, March 3, 2025 (BSS) - Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain today urged all concerned to practice fasting by understanding the significance of holy Ramadan.
 
“Fasting should not be just a worldly practice” he said, calling the Muslims for burning the bad desire being glorified with the teachings of Ramadan,” he said.

The adviser said this at an Iftar Mahfil at the TSC auditorium organized by Dhaka University (DU) under the patronization of Turkey Diyanet Foundation (TDV).

“We should bring purity in every aspect of life by upholding the beauty of Ramadan . . . We should revive morality in our character and awaken the virtue of humility. The evil instinct of character must be suppressed,” the adviser said.

Dr. Khalid requested everyone to spread the message of harmony and brotherhood in the society in addition to seeking the pleasure of the Almighty Allah through observing fasting.

Describing the misappropriation of state resources as unfortunate, AFM Khalid said, “When we get the responsibility of running the country, we must avoid the evil mentality of grabbing everything. When we get the responsibility, we eat from the top and collect from the bottom as well. We have to come out of this culture.”

DU Arabic Department Chairman Professor Jobayer Mohammad Ehsanul Haque was the key note speaker on the occasion.

Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan and TDV's Bangladesh Coordinator Oguzhan Adsiz attended the function as special guests.

DU Pro-VC Saima Haque Bidisha, teachers, officials and employees of the university were present while DU Treasurer Prof Dr M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury was in the chair.